06/09 - Clostridium Difficile
"C. Dif" is a bacterium associated with diarrhea and intestinal inflammation. Patients who have a compromised immune systems are at risk. These are most commonly patients or residents in facilities such as nursing homes or hospitals.
06/09 - Information about MRSA
MRSA is a bacteria often found in 20-30% of the noses of normal healthy people and is also commonly found on people's skin. Many commonly prescribed antibiotics are not effective against these bacteria.
06/09 - Universal Precautions
Guidelines are taken from the CDC website.
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