Infectious diseases arise from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites and can spread through contact, contaminated food or water, or weakened immunity. Common types include bacterial infections (e.g., strep…
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, and pain, often in the lower legs. Tom Warren, MD, explains it results from bacteria entering compromised skin barriers…
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A multifaceted program aimed at increasing compliance with preventive measures leads to a sustained reduction in the rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), a…
Jonathan Sackier, MD, a Visiting Professor of Surgery at the University of Virginia, discusses the steps needed to reduce the incidence of catheter related blood stream infection (CRBSI).…
Jonathan Sackier, MD, a Visiting Professor of Surgery at the University of Virginia, discusses the complicated issue of calculating the cost of catheter related blood stream infections. (CRBSI).…
