infection prevention

Environmental Health

First Cases Of New, Infectious Fungus Reported In U.S.

Richard Harris

The fungus Candida auris has infected hospitalized patients with weakened immune systems or other serious conditions. Four of the seven patients died, but it's unclear if the fungus was the cause.
Community Rx (old)

Emergence Of Antibiotic Resistance, And What Can Be Done

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTSAntibiotic Resistance And Global Health"I think it's really quite a substantial threat. It's certainly getting worse. We have really…
Archive Import

Hospital-based Infection Prevention Specialists Observe Patients' Medical Records

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/042813_6.mp3Hospital-based infection prevention specialists try to stop the spread of infectious diseases through…

Sick Season 2

Incarcerated people are some of the sickest people in our country. Many have chronic conditions such as diabetes or lung disease. And they’re far more likely to suffer from mental illness and addiction. On Season 2 of Sick, listen to stories of what goes wrong in corrections facilities — places meant to keep people healthy, but built to punish them.

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