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201. Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection: Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2023 - Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection: Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation Clinician … Summary of USPSTF Recommendation Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection February 2023 What … • Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). … - • Infection is lifelong; currently, there is no cure for HSV infection. … www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/ https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/sexually-transmitted-infections-behavioral-counseling

202. 133-Clabsi-Prevention-Central-Line-Insertion (doc file)
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     October 01, 2024 - APIC Implementation Guide: Guide to Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. … Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Toolkit and Monograph. … /central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-toolkit-and-monograph/. … Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update … Translating evidence into practice to prevent central venous catheter‐associated bloodstream infections

203. Screening for Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2021 - infections These recommendations and screening recommendations for other sexually transmitted infections … or other sexually transmitted infections; persons who use illicit drugs; and persons with a history … Because the USPSTF previously determined that treatments for these infections are effective and well … Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. … Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections Practice Manual. Published 2019.

204. Recommendation: Genital Herpes Infection: Serologic Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     February 14, 2023 - for STIs ( https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/sexually-transmitted-infections-behavioral-counseling … Sexually Transmitted Infections … Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021: genital herpes. … Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. … Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: US Preventive Services

205. 036-Sources-Pathways-Mrsa-One-Pager (doc file)
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     October 01, 2024 - · Over 2.8 million infections and over 35,000 people die in the U.S. every year.1 · MRSA infections … , ventilator-associated pneumonia, and surgical site infections (SSIs).5 · Treatment of MRSA adds to … Preventing device- and procedure-related infections addresses the elevated infection risks that devices … Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens associated with adult healthcare-associated infections: Summary of … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene.

206. Nursing Home Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     January 01, 2022 - evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents and staff from infection … Care: A National Perspective This presentation provides information about the changing landscape in infection … Nursing Home COVID-19 Infection Control Assessment & Response (ICAR) Tool Facilitator Guide This updated … infection control assessment and response tool is a longer but more comprehensive assessment of infection … Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course—Overview ​​This course provides infection prevention

207. Version 2_Risk of Reinfection From SARS-CoV-2 -- An Update of an Antibody Response Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Implications for Immunity: A Living Rapid Review (pdf file)
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     December 31, 2022 - ; in vaccine studies, all incident infections are considered primary infections. … in the negative cohort), and rigor in assessing positivity of infection (whether asymptomatic infections … In the SIREN study, primary infection protected against both symptomatic and asymptomatic infections … percent for symptomatic infections versus 81.8 percent when asymptomatic infections were included.27 … in the negative cohort), and rigor in assessing positivity of infection (whether asymptomatic infections

208. Recommendation: Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     May 13, 2025 - HIV. 28 The USPSTF has also issued a recommendation on counseling to prevent sexually transmitted infections … Sexually transmitted infections surveillance 2023: congenital syphilis. Accessed March 17, 2025. … Social context, sexual networks, and racial disparities in rates of sexually transmitted infections. … Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. MMWR Recomm Rep . 2021;70(4):1-187. … Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: US Preventive Services

209. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
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     October 01, 2024 - More than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the U.S. each year, and more than 35,000 … (HAIs) MRSA is a prominent cause of:7 Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). … Surgical site infections (SSI). … About 75 percent of ICU S. aureus infections are methicillin-resistant.7 Upwards of 60 percent of non-ICU … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene.

210. CVC Insertion Risk Factors: (doc file)
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     June 02, 2025 - CVC Insertion Risk Factors: Central Venous Catheter-Associated Laboratory-Confirmed Blood Stream Infection … Event Report Template for Defect Analysis Patient: MR No: Admit Date: Diagnosis: Infection Date … ) [ ] Yes [ ] No If no, explain: 6 Who accessed the CVC system 48-72 hours before infection … [ ] Yes [ ] No If no, explain: 12 Describe any mechanical problems with CVC prior to the infection … [ ] Yes If yes, explain: [ ] No 19 After your assessment, do you believe this infection

211. Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     January 01, 2023 - effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19, they need information about a variety of topics related to infection … Infection Control & Prevention Best Practices Guide for COVID-19 Infection Control and Prevention … in Nursing Homes  (PDF, 1 MB) This resource addresses infection control and prevention in nursing homes … resource provides nursing home leaders and infection preventionists with an outline of the critical … Observational Audits: A Pathway to Improving Infection Prevention and Preventing the Spread of COVID-

212. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
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     October 01, 2024 - including pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infection, or bloodstream infection. … In pediatric ICUs, 47 percent of children who acquired MRSA developed invasive MRSA infections. … Bacteremia Surveillance Data: Only detects patients with MRSA central line-associated blood stream infections … Example: New Plan The CUSP team made the following adjustments: All patients known to have had MRSA infections … environment, and (4) implementing evidence-based interventions to prevent device and procedure-associated infections

213. Strongyloides: A Hidden Traveler and Potentially Lethal Missed Diagnosis. | PSNet
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     August 25, 2021 - Summarize approaches to diagnosis and treatment of Strongyloides infection. … Identify patients who should be tested for Strongyloides infection. … of Strongyloides and Loa loa infection thus requires specialized treatment at dedicated centers. … Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis Infection. … Maltreatment of Strongyloides infection: case series and worldwide physicians-in-training survey.

214. Antibiotic-Time-Out-Tool (doc file)
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     November 01, 2019 - pneumonia ☐ Ventilator-associated pneumonia ☐ Clostridioides difficile infection ☐ Biliary tract infection … ☐ Diverticulitis ☐ Intra-abdominal infection ☐ Urinary tract infection (UTI) ☐ Osteoarticular infection … with ciprofloxacin 400/500 mg twice-daily for 10 days for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections … Once daily, extended release ciprofloxacin for complicated urinary tract infections and acute uncomplicated … Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections: 2014 update

215. Archived: Prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Preexposure Prophylaxis | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     June 11, 2019 - study reported that although black/African American persons account for an estimated 44% of all new HIV infections … infections in the United States has decreased from about 41,200 new cases in 2012 to 38,300 in 2017. … One small trial reported no cases of HIV infection. 42 In the other 11 trials, the rate of HIV infection … HIV incidence, prevalence, and undiagnosed infections in U.S. men who have sex with men. … Behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections: U.S.

216. Table 14B: Outcome Indicators by State Supply of Health Care Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     February 01, 2023 - 3,358 2,869 3,229 2,978 Infection Due to Device or Implant 802 715 820 694 … 3,854 3,275 3,709 3,400 Infection Due to Device or Implant 782 692 793 679 … 1,896 1,711 1,865 1,731 Infection Due to Device or Implant 860 778 896 737 … 1,474 1,446 1,475 1,443 Infection Due to Device or Implant 320 289 317 291 … 2,621 2,607 2,453 2,862 Infection Due to Device or Implant 711 783 742 740

217. Table 16B: Outcome Indicators by State Socioeconomic Status | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     February 01, 2023 - 2,585 3,904 3,104 3,096 Infection Due to Device or Implant 687 864 737 807 … 2,947 4,455 3,573 3,497 Infection Due to Device or Implant 669 834 727 757 … 1,599 2,146 1,766 1,887 Infection Due to Device or Implant 735 959 766 958 … 1,323 1,681 1,559 1,292 Infection Due to Device or Implant 269 366 331 262 … 2,155 3,336 2,583 2,692 Infection Due to Device or Implant 664 862 693 855

218. Table 15B: Outcome Indicators by State Demographics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     February 01, 2023 - 3,235 2,998 3,068 3,136 Infection Due to Device or Implant 747 763 776 737 … 3,710 3,424 3,511 3,594 Infection Due to Device or Implant 730 740 753 717 … 1,708 1,859 1,733 1,858 Infection Due to Device or Implant 802 826 844 792 … 1,379 1,544 1,355 1,608 Infection Due to Device or Implant 271 341 275 349 … 2,573 2,660 2,445 2,860 Infection Due to Device or Implant 660 827 706 792

219. AHRQ_Brand_NameOnly (doc file)
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     October 01, 2016 - format] Month: Resident Name/Identifier Room # Admit Date Admit From Onset Date Urinary Tract Infection … Respiratory Skin/Soft Tissue Gastrointestinal Other Infection (Specify) Signs & Symptoms Indicate … ; HAI = hospital-acquired infection; NHAI = nursing home-acquired infection; Other Nosocomial = acquired … ; HAI = hospital-acquired infection; NHAI = nursing home-acquired infection; Other Nosocomial = acquired … ; HAI = hospital-acquired infection; NHAI = nursing home-acquired infection; Other Nosocomial = acquired

220. Otitis Media With Effusion: Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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