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1. Health-Careassociated-Infections Executive (pdf file)
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   November 01, 2012 - Eight of these articles reported on two types of infection, and one article report ed on three infections … Of these 88 articles, 5 articles reported on 2 types of infection, 3 articles reported on 3 infections … , and 1 article reported on 4 infections, for a total of 102 analyses; each infection is treated as … .16,32,36,52 Three studies analyzed adherence and infection rates for multiple individual infections … In general, within-infection results concur with the key results across infections displayed in Table

2. Bacterial Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   November 01, 2022 - Home Health Topics B Bacterial Infections … U V W X Y Z Health Topics Bacterial Infections … Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus , Staphylococcus , and E. coli . … Later, you could get or spread an infection that those antibiotics cannot cure. … medlineplus.gov/bacterialinfections.html Products Technical Brief November 1, 2022 Infection

3. Environmental Cleaning for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   March 01, 2021 - Environmental Cleaning for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections … Internet Citation: Environmental Cleaning for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections … https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/healthcare-infections  

4. Meningococcal Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   The most common infection is meningitis , which is an inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds … Meningococci can also cause other problems, including a serious bloodstream infection called sepsis … Meningococcal infections can spread from person to person. … Since the infection spreads from person to person, family members may also need to be treated. … A vaccine can prevent meningococcal infections.

5. Pneumococcal Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   Home Health Topics P Pneumococcal Infections … Pneumococcal infections can be mild or severe. … The most common types of infections are Ear infections Sinus infections Pneumonia Sepsis … Meningitis How the diagnosis is made depends upon where the infection is. … Vaccines can prevent pneumococcal infections. There are two vaccines.

6. Cytomegalovirus Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   Home Health Topics C Cytomegalovirus Infections … U V W X Y Z Health Topics Cytomegalovirus Infections … Between 50 percent and 80 percent of adults in the United States have had a CMV infection by age 40. … But infection with the virus can be serious in babies and people with weak immune systems. … Good hygiene, including proper hand washing, may help prevent infections.

7. Yeast Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   If you are sick or taking antibiotics, it can multiply and cause an infection. … Yeast infections affect different parts of the body in different ways: Thrush is a yeast infection … Women can get vaginal yeast infections, causing vaginitis Yeast infections of the skin cause itching … and rashes Yeast infections in your bloodstream can be life-threatening Antifungal medicines … get rid of yeast infections in most people.

8. Mycobacterial Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   Home Health Topics M Mycobacterial Infections … Still others cause infections that are called atypical mycobacterial infections. … Sometimes you can have these infections with no symptoms at all. … Fever and chills Night sweats Lack of appetite and weight loss Medicines can treat these infections … , but often more than one is needed to cure the infection.

9. Fungal Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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   Description If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection , you can blame a fungus … As a result, fungal infections often start in the lungs or on the skin. … You are more likely to get a fungal infection if you have a weakened immune system or take antibiotics … For skin and nail infections, you can apply medicine directly to the infected area. … Oral antifungal medicines are also available for serious infections.

10. Norovirus Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    Home Health Topics N Norovirus Infections … Infection with these viruses causes an illness called gastroenteritis , an inflammation of the stomach … The most common symptoms of norovirus infection are Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Stomach pain … There is no specific medicine to treat norovirus infections. … Proper hand washing and safe food preparation may help prevent infections.

11. Rotavirus Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    Home Health Topics R Rotavirus Infections … U V W X Y Z Health Topics Rotavirus Infections … Infections happen most often in the winter and spring. … Two vaccines against rotavirus infections are available.

12. Bone Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    Home Health Topics B Bone Infections … The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. … People who are at risk for bone infections include those with diabetes , poor circulation, or recent … Symptoms of bone infections include Pain in the infected area Chills and fever Swelling, warmth … , and redness A blood test or imaging test such as an x-ray can tell if you have a bone infection

13. Skin Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    March 27, 2012 - Home Health Topics S Skin Infections … Some common types of skin infections are Bacterial: Cellulitis and impetigo . … Staphylococcal infections can also affect the skin. … Viral: Shingles , warts , and herpes simplex Fungal: Athlete's foot and yeast infections Parasitic … : Body lice , head lice , and scabies Treatment of skin infections depends on the cause.

14. Staphylococcal Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    June 20, 2013 - There are over 30 types, but Staphylococcus aureus causes most staph infections (pronounced "staff … infections"), including Skin infections Pneumonia Food poisoning Toxic shock syndrome Blood … poisoning (bacteremia) Skin infections are the most common. … Anyone can get a staph skin infection. … Most staph skin infections are easily treated with antibiotics or by draining the infection.

15. Viral Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    November 21, 2016 - Antibiotics do not work for viral infections. … There are antiviral medicines to treat some viral infections. … Treatment Systematic Review Archived April 15, 2013 Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infection … Effectiveness Systematic Review Archived November 27, 2012 Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection … Adults Systematic Review Archived November 27, 2012 Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection

16. Streptococcal Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    Impetigo - a skin infection Toxic shock syndrome Cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating … disease) Group B strep can cause blood infections, pneumonia and meningitis in newborns. … Adults can also get group B strep infections, especially if they are elderly or already have health problems … Strep B can cause urinary tract infections, blood infections, skin infections and pneumonia in adults … Antibiotics are used to treat strep infections.

17. Ear Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    June 01, 2017 - Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. … Adults can also get ear infections, but they are less common. … The infection usually affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. … sleeping Balance difficulties Hearing problems Your health care provider will diagnose an ear infection … Severe infections and infections in young babies may require antibiotics.

18. Coronavirus Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    October 28, 2022 - Home Health Topics C Coronavirus Infections … U V W X Y Z Health Topics Coronavirus Infections … may include Runny nose Cough Sore throat Fever You may be able to reduce your risk of infection … There is no vaccine to prevent coronavirus infection. There are no specific treatments. … Rapid Evidence Product October 28, 2022 Antibody Response Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection

19. Urinary Tract Infections | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    March 01, 2023 - Home Health Topics U Urinary Tract Infections … U V W X Y Z Health Topics Urinary Tract Infections … Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the body.

20. Environmental Cleaning for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    December 01, 2019 - Primary outcomes of interest were patient infection, colonization, or surface contamination with Clostridium … Additionally, 12 Key Informants were interviewed, representing environmental services management, hospital infection … The outcome of surface contamination was reported in 57 studies; infection rates were reported in 25. … Patient colonization and infection rates should be included as outcomes when possible. … 2024 Rapid Evidence Product Apr 10, 2024 Prevention in Adults of Transmission of Infection