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Hepatitis B and C (HBV and HCV)

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Common locations within hospitals: Dialysis units, Laboratories. Prevention guidelines: Use of safe injection practices, Screening and isolation of infected patients, Proper disposal of sharps and waste.

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Influenza (Flu)

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Common locations within hospitals: General wards, Vaccine clinics. Prevention guidelines: Seasonal vaccination for healthcare workers, Isolation of infected individuals, Proper respiratory hygiene.

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Escherichia coli (E. coli)

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Common locations within hospitals: Intensive Care Units, Surgical wards. Prevention guidelines: Hand hygiene, Use of gloves when dealing with fecal matter, Proper food handling.

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Aspergillosis

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Common locations within hospitals: Transplantation units, Hematology wards. Prevention guidelines: Use of high-efficiency air filtration, Prophylactic antifungal drugs for at-risk patients, Environmental monitoring for Aspergillus spores.

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Tuberculosis (TB)

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Common locations within hospitals: Isolation wards, Emergency departments. Prevention guidelines: Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), Negative pressure rooms, Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette.

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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Common locations within hospitals: Intensive Care Units, Surgical Wounds. Prevention guidelines: Hand hygiene, Contact Precautions, Regular Screening.

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Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)

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Common locations within hospitals: Urology Wards, Long-term care areas. Prevention guidelines: Aseptic insertion technique, Regular catheter care, Consider alternatives to indwelling catheters.

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Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

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Common locations within hospitals: Post-operative recovery area, Surgical wards. Prevention guidelines: Preoperative skin antisepsis, Appropriate hair removal, Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis.

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Mycobacterium abscessus

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Common locations within hospitals: Surgical wards, Wound care areas. Prevention guidelines: Use of sterile surgical techniques, Adequate disinfection of equipment, Isolation of affected patients.

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Invasive Candidiasis

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Common locations within hospitals: Intensive Care Units, Neonatal units. Prevention guidelines: Good IV catheter care, Prudent use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, Control of blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.

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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

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Common locations within hospitals: Intensive Care Units, Respiratory wards. Prevention guidelines: Elevate head of the bed, Oral care with chlorhexidine, Daily sedation vacations and readiness to extubate.

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Hospital-Acquired (Nosocomial) Pneumonia

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Common locations within hospitals: General wards, Intensive Care Units. Prevention guidelines: Hand hygiene, Respiratory etiquette, Vaccination of healthcare workers.

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Norovirus

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Common locations within hospitals: Gastroenterology wards, Areas with communal dining. Prevention guidelines: Isolation of symptomatic patients, Hand hygiene with soap and water, Rigorous environmental cleaning.

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Common locations within hospitals: Burn units, Cystic fibrosis clinics. Prevention guidelines: Use of sterile equipment, Hand hygiene, Environmental decontamination.

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Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

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Common locations within hospitals: Intensive Care Units, Areas where patients have central lines. Prevention guidelines: Sterile insertion technique, Daily review of line necessity, Proper line maintenance.

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Legionnaires' Disease

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Common locations within hospitals: Wards with old water systems, Respiratory therapy departments. Prevention guidelines: Maintenance of water systems, Use of sterile water in respiratory devices, Monitoring for the presence of Legionella.

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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

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Common locations within hospitals: Intensive Care Units, Hematology and oncology wards. Prevention guidelines: Contact precautions, Screening high-risk patients, Prudent use of antibiotics.

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Clostridium difficile (C. diff)

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Common locations within hospitals: Isolation Rooms, Bathrooms. Prevention guidelines: Hand hygiene with soap and water, Use of gloves, Environmental cleaning and disinfection.

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Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter

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Common locations within hospitals: Intensive Care Units, Wound care areas. Prevention guidelines: Strict hand hygiene, Environmental cleaning, Contact precautions for patients.

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

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Common locations within hospitals: Neonatal wards, Intensive Care Units. Prevention guidelines: Hand hygiene, Contact precautions, Prudent antibiotic use.

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