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Infectious Diseases

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Infections: Bacterial Infections, General | Specific Bacterial Infections: A-H, I-Q, R-Z | Fungal Infections (Mycoses) | Parasitic Infections | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Viral Infections, General | Specific Viral Infections: A-L, M-Z | Zoonotic Diseases

Other Topics: General Information | Healthcare-Associated Infections | Immunization/Vaccination | Travelers' Health

Healthcare-Associated (Nosocomial) Infections

(Jump to: General Information | Antimicrobial Resistance | Gastrointestinal Infections)

General Information
Healthcare-Associated Infections:CDC
Infection Control in Healthcare Settings:CDC
Hospital Infections: Tips for Reducing your Risk:Mayo Clinic
Catheter-related Infections:netLibrary

Antimicrobial Resistance
Overview
Antimicrobial Resistance in Healthcare Settings:CDC
Methicillin Resistance
MRSA Infection:Mayo Clinic
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA):NIAID
Healthcare-Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA):CDC
Q & A about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Schools:CDC
MRSA:MedlinePlus
Vancomycin Resistance
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE):CDC
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE):NIAID
VISA / VRSA: Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant Staphylococcus aureus:CDC

Gastrointestinal Infections
Overview
Gastrointestinal Infections in Healthcare Settings:CDC
Clostridium Difficile Infections
Clostridium Difficile Infections:CDC
Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea:Mayo Clinic
Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (Clostridium difficile):UpToDate Patient Information
Clostridium difficile-Induced Colitis:Merck Manual, Home Edition
Clostridium Difficile Infections:MedlinePlus

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