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Sierra

Joined: 12-Aug-2007
Posts: 25
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 08:05 pm
Post topic: Infectious Diseases		  
I think it would be advantageous to have an Infectious Disease category that would include viruses and bacterial infections, as well as fungal infections.
Tags: infections , bacterial-infections , influenza , viruses , colds , infectious-diseases
 
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 251
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 09:00 pm
Post topic: Infectious Diseases		  
I agree. I am a little bit concerned at the moment about the Staph infections. There have been several reports in local schools. I am not sure what to do for my children. Any suggestions, comments or dealings with? Sissy
 
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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 05:45 am
Post topic: Infectious Diseases		  
Sissy, you're right -- there has been a lot in the news lately about methicillin-resistance staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. This type of bacteria used to only be present in hospitals, much of it in the operating rooms. Many years ago, I suffered from a MRSA infection of my hip, which I picked up while working the OR. I had to have major surgery to deal with it, including skin grafts. I came really close to losing my leg because of it. I'm not quite sure how to protect ourselves from it out here in the general public. I think I'll go see if the CDC has anything to say about it. I'll let you know what I find out. ~RavenCares
 
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 251
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 04:55 pm
Post topic: Infectious Diseases		  
That is so scarry. Unfortunately so many of the medical workers contract that kind of stuff out of working with others. That is the reason that health care employees rate at the top of my list!! Thanks for sharing Sissy
 
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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 01:39 am
Post topic: Infectious Diseases		  
Sissy, the first time I ever was hired for the OR, I was informed during the orientation period that I would become really sick within the first two or three weeks. There are a lot of bugs in hospitals that the general public is not usually exposed to. Luckily for me, that prediction didn't come true. I never even caught a cold while working there. But I did get the MRSA infection in my hip, which was a complete drag.
 
 
 

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