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201. Respiratory Virus Infections (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2021 - Respiratory Virus Infections Diagnosis • Most respiratory tract infections are caused by viruses … dry or productive)1 • Wheezing1 In addition to the above, the following may indicate COVID-19* infection … Upper respiratory tract infection. StatPearls [Internet]. … Upper respiratory tract infection. StatPearls [Internet]. … Workup for Suspected Viral Respiratory Tract Infection Treatment for Viral Respiratory Tract Infections

202. Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults (pdf file)
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     December 27, 2022 - Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults Comment Period from November 22, 2022, to December … on Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults. … What are tuberculosis infection and latent tuberculosis infection? … Latent tuberculosis infection is when a person is infected with the tuberculosis bacteria but does … latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in populations at increased risk.

203. Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Urinary Tract Infection | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2021 - Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Urinary Tract Infection After viewing … or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Explain the terms urinary tract infection … Describe empiric treatment options for urinary tract infections (UTIs)​. … of the Resident With a Suspected Urinary Tract Infection – Slides (PPTX, 3.6 MB) Management of the … Urinary Tract Infection in Long-Term Care Residents (PDF, 202.3 KB)   The materials below are

204. Archived: Syphilis Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     July 15, 2004 - Email Print archived Final Recommendation Statement Syphilis Infection … Prevalence of syphilis infection varies widely among communities and patient populations. … For example, the prevalence of syphilis infection differs by region (the prevalence of infection is higher … These followup tests should be performed using the same nontreponemal test initially used to document infections … latent syphilis infection.

205. Archived: Chlamydial Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     June 15, 2007 - History of: Previous Chlamydial infection or other sexually transmitted infections, new or multiple … The USPSTF recognizes that asymptomatic, untreated infections in men provide a reservoir of infection … In women, chlamydial infections commonly result in cervicitis and urethritis. … Other risk factors include a history of chlamydial infection or other sexually transmitted infections … History of: Previous Chlamydial infection or other sexually transmitted infections, new or multiple

206. Prevention in Adults of Transmission of Infection With Multidrug-Resistant Organisms | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     October 01, 2024 - Systematic reviews, which were primarily of observational studies, included a wide variety of infection … there is little evidence of their downstream impact on rates of infection. … infection and colonization by multidrug resistant organisms. … Prevention in Adults of Transmission of Infection With Multidrug-Resistant Organisms. Rapid Review. … Project Timeline Making Healthcare Safer IV: Prevention of Transmission of Infection With Multi-Drug

207. Draft Recommendation: Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     November 19, 2024 - Treatment protocols are specific to the stage of syphilis infection, with later-stage infection requiring … screening for syphilis in nonpregnant persons, 18 as well as screening for other sexually transmitted infections … HIV. 23 The USPSTF has also issued a recommendation on counseling to prevent sexually transmitted infections … Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. … Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: US Preventive Services

208. Appendix A. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2018 - Surgical site infections after colorectal surgery: do risk factors vary depending on the type of infection … Infection 37 (2009): 455-460. Duke Infection Control Group. … G., Prevention of surgical site infections. … The effect of traffic patterns in the OR on surgical site infections. … Nosocomial infections after peripheral arterial bypass surgery.

209. Archived: Chlamydial Infection (Including Ocular Prophylaxis in Newborns): Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     January 01, 1996 - in men and women also serve as an important reservoir for new infections. … Genital chlamydial infections: epidemiology and reproductive sequelae. … to other infections and clinical features. … Chlamydia infections: proceedings of the Eighth International Symposium on Human Chlamydia Infections … Chlamydia infections: proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium on Human Chlamydial Infections

210. Archived: Syphilis Infection: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     January 01, 1996 - Email Print archived Final Recommendation Statement Syphilis Infection … Routine serologic testing for syphilis is recommended for persons at increased risk for infection, … reported no cases of primary or secondary syphilis in the most recent year. 1 The incidence of reported infections … conditions (e.g., collagen vascular diseases, injection drug use, advanced malignancy, pregnancy) or infections … Specific syphilis serological tests may become negative in HIV infection.

211. Archived: Chlamydial Infection: Screening, 2001 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     January 01, 2001 - is effective for reducing the incidence of new infections in women. … There are estimated to be 3 million new infections each year. … Chlamydial infection increases the risk of acquiring HIV infection. … Screening for chlamydial infections. … Recommendations for prevention and management of Chlamydia trachomatis infections.

212. The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold   | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2022 - The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold   … Explain why antibiotic therapy is not useful in the treatment of viral upper respiratory tract infections … Describe treatment options to manage the symptoms of viral upper respiratory infections. … strategies to communicate with patients the appropriate management of viral upper respiratory tract infections … The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold – Slides

213. Module 2—The Infection Preventionist—The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     May 01, 2022 - Preventionist—The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course Resource: Module 2— … The Infection Preventionist—The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course This module describes … the role of an infection preventionist, who serves as the lead of a infection prevention and control … Preventionist—The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course. … https://www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-2-infection-preventionist.html  

214. Module 1 Infection Prevention and Control Program—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2022 - Prevention and Control Program—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course … : Module 1 Infection Prevention and Control Program—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course … an infection prevention and control program at a long-term care facility. … a process for developing a facility infection prevention and control risk assessment. … Prevention and Control Program—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course.

215. Improving Antibiotic Prescribing for Uncomplicated Acute Respiratory Tract Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     December 01, 2019 - Reports Improving Antibiotic Prescribing for Uncomplicated Acute Respiratory Tract Infections … Improving Antibiotic Prescribing for Uncomplicated Acute Respiratory Tract Infections … comparative effectiveness of interventions for improving antibiotic use for acute respiratory tract infections … Project Timeline Improving Antibiotic Prescribing for Uncomplicated Acute Respiratory Tract Infections … https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/antibiotics-respiratory-infection/research

216. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Preventing Infection (pdf file)
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     December 13, 2013 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Preventing Infection Preventing Infection Everyone must wash their hands

217. Draft Recommendation: Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     November 22, 2022 - Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of opportunistic infections in adults and adolescents with … https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/en/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-adult-and-adolescent-opportunistic-infections … Who Should Be Tested for TB Infection. Accessed October 18, 2022. … Panel on Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents … Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents With

218. Infection Prevention Success Stories | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     May 01, 2022 - Home Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network Resources Catalog Infection … Prevention Success Stories Resource: Infection Prevention Success Stories These stories … care facilities focus on key takeaways from implementing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention infection … Source: CDC Topic(s): Infection Control & Prevention; Safe Operations; Staff and Resident Well-being … https://www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/infection-prevention-success-stories.html  

219. Module 15—Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Considerations During Care Transitions—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2022 - Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Considerations During Care Transitions—Nursing Home Infection … Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Considerations During Care Transitions—Nursing Home Infection … discusses infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship considerations during transitions of care. … Source: CDC Topic(s): Infection Control and Prevention Audience(s): Managers, Clinical Leaders … Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Considerations During Care Transitions—Nursing Home Infection

220. COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control: Preparedness Checklist for Long-Term Care Facilities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2022 - Home Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network Resources Catalog COVID-19 Infection … It can be used by facility administrators; infection prevention and control focal points or staff; and … Source: WHO Topic(s):  Infection Control and Prevention Audience(s):  Managers, Clinical Leaders … reviewed April 2022 Page originally created April 2022 Internet Citation: COVID-19 Infection … https://www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-19-infection-prevention.html