Infectious Diseases
The Infectious diseases topic features the latest news, guidelines, education, EMS training and tips related to infection control and EMS role in prevention the transmission of and caring for patients with infectious diseases.
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EMS grand rounds presentation focuses on proper PPE, endotracheal intubation and infection control
Use this set of frequently asked questions about N95 masks and COVID-19 safety gear to educate interagency colleagues, plus friends and family
Emerging technology helps us to improve detection and begin treatment early
Having a positive reaction to a Mantoux test requires further investigation
The firefighter was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis which gave him debilitating pain
The Md. resident who died of the disease was given a kidney from a man who was unknowingly infected with the virus
The death is the first case of rabies since 1976
The teacher had brought in a vial of her own blood for the children to look at
The shot is proving to only be 9 percent effective to those 65 and older
The number of states reporting intense or widespread illnesses dropped again last week, and in a few states there was very little flu going around
The new bug has previously been reported in Japan, France and Finland
The clinic is accused of using injections contaminated with Hepatitis C
By using a “cut and paste” method to manipulate cell genes, the cells became resistant
Olean General Hospital is mailing letters to 1,915 patients who may have been infected after improper sharing of insulin pens
Contracting a rare bacteria from her pet’s saliva, some of her limbs turned black and blue
EMTs and paramedics can help septic patients simply but effectively by understanding the pathophysiology of sepsis
This is one of the highest numbers since 2004
With one of the worst flu seasons to date, medics are hard pressed to respond to all the calls
Some workers have been fired for not wanting to receive the shot
Mass. has reported 18 flu-related deaths so far as the city ramps up preventative measures
While able to more rapidly diagnose food poisoning, it may not be able to identify dangerous outbreaks
The experimental treatment involves giving the patient a disabled form of AIDS to reprogram the immune system
The mosquitoes would pass on a defect to the next generation causing them to die before maturation
The FDA wanted to shut down the pharmacy linked to the meningitis outbreak almost a decade ago
Health officials had warned earlier this year that Brian Benoit may have tampered with drugs during a six-week period in summer 2011
After receiving complaints of shipments of the tainted steroids, the director failed to act
It is unclear how this second patient contracted the virus, but he had not traveled outside of Riyadh
FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg will appear in court on Nov. 14
Officials say they cannot say specifically why their products were recalled, only that their sterility can not be assured
From vampires to voodoo priests, here are some spooky calls we hope you never have to handle
Firefighter Doug Waller died 6 years ago after contracting the virus while on the job
The doctor reportedly ordered extra tests on spinal fluid of a patient which may have prompted the national alert of the infection
