The Journal of Infection Prevention is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal that covers the field of infectious diseases. The editor-in-chief is...
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Infection prevention and control is the discipline concerned with preventing healthcare-associated infections; a practical rather than academic sub-discipline...
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Adler-Storthz K (2005). "Human papillomavirus infection: biology, epidemiology, and prevention". International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 15 (5): 727–46...
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transmitted infection (STI), also referred to as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and the older term venereal disease (VD), is an infection that is spread...
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condition is known as C. difficile colonization rather than an infection. Prevention efforts include terminal room cleaning in hospitals, limiting antibiotic...
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Injection (medicine) (redirect from Needle tract infection)
study comparing use of a small patient-room sharps disposal container with a larger engineered container". Journal of Infection Prevention. 15 (5): 170–174...
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the western world, GBS (in the absence of effective prevention measures) is the main cause of bacterial infections in newborns, such as sepsis, pneumonia...
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Monkeypox virus (section Prevention)
Control and Prevention (CDC). Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023. "Infection Prevention and Control of Mpox in Healthcare...
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Adenovirus infection is a contagious viral disease, caused by adenoviruses, commonly resulting in a respiratory tract infection. Typical symptoms range...
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particularly other sexually transmissible infections. Medical professionals recommend treatment or prevention of other infections such as herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis...
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Chlamydia (redirect from Chlamydial infection)
or mouth swabs are required to diagnose infections in those areas. Prevention is by not having sex, the use of condoms, or having sex with only one other...
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An infection is the invasion of tissues by pathogens, their multiplication, and the reaction of host tissues to the infectious agent and the toxins they...
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention, commonly known as PrEP, is a form of medication used to prevent HIV infection, the cause of HIV/AIDS. Pre-exposure...
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Pinworm infection (threadworm infection in the UK), also known as enterobiasis, is a human parasitic disease caused by the pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis...
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Respiratory syncytial virus (redirect from RSV infection)
priorities for the prevention and management of RSV infection in LMICS." They did this through a "global, online based survey of HCPS." Differences in...
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects a part of the urinary tract. Lower urinary tract infections may involve the bladder (cystitis)...
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Rupp ME, Saint S (May 2011). "Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections". Clinical Infectious Diseases. 52 (9): e162-93...
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An opportunistic infection is an infection caused by pathogens (bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses) that take advantage of an opportunity not normally...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that roughly 1.7 million healthcare-associated infections, from all types of microorganisms, including...
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Candidiasis (redirect from Thrush (infection))
supports probiotics for either prevention or treatment, even among those with frequent vaginal infections. For infections of the mouth, treatment with topical...
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Prevention. "About Babesiosis". CDC Parasites. Retrieved 19 June 2018. Davidson RN, Wall RA (December 2001). "Prevention and management of infections...
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Norovirus (redirect from Norovirus infection)
to as the winter vomiting disease, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. Infection is characterized by non-bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach...
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antibiotic treatment of severe infections should be approximately 2–3 weeks or more, depending on how extensive the infection is. Prevention includes wearing...
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COVID-19 (redirect from Prevention of COVID-19)
"Potential sources, modes of transmission and effectiveness of prevention measures against SARS-CoV-2". The Journal of Hospital Infection. 106 (4): 678–697....
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Vasectomy (section Shooting of Andrew Rynne)
vasectomy. Journal of Infection Prevention. January 2013. Vol 14(1) [1] Leslie TA, Illing RO, Cranston DW, et al. (2007). "The incidence of chronic scrotal...
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Molluscum contagiosum (category Sexually transmitted diseases and infections)
Following one infection, it is possible to get re-infected. Diagnosis is typically based on the appearance of the lesions. Prevention includes hand washing...
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Mpox (category Wikipedia articles in need of updating from May 2023)
Retrieved 28 May 2023. "Infection Prevention and Control of Mpox in Healthcare Settings". U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 31 October...
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Dermatophytosis (redirect from Fungus infection of skin)
Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. Typically...
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Chickenpox (redirect from Herpesvirus varicellae infection (chickenpox))
vaccine-preventable disease caused by the initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV), a member of the herpesvirus family. The disease results in...
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2009). "The role of lactobacillus probiotics in the treatment or prevention of urogenital infections--a systematic review". Journal of Chemotherapy. 21...
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