In 2012, a new kind of fungal meningitis (infection of the nervous system) was discovered. Disease occurred among patients who had received steroid injections in the spine. Discuss whether these were healthcare-associated infections (HAIs): defend your answer. Discuss the route of transmission and what measures public health agencies could take to reduce disease
What will be an ideal response?
The fungal meningitis of 2012 was an HAI, of the iatrogenic type. It was introduced by the parenteral route. Public health agencies can educate health care providers about the source of the infections and how patients should be accessed and treated. They can stop the distribution of the suspect medication and determine what production standards may need to be enforced.
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a. first-degree burn b. second-degree burn c. third-degree burn d. full-thickness burn
What is the fourth step of a muscle contraction?
What will be an ideal response?