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What are Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives?
Antibiotics are also known as antibacterials, and they are drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Bacteria are tiny organisms that can sometimes cause illness to humans and animals.
An antibiotic is given for the treatment of an infection caused by bacteria. Antibiotics target microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasites. However, they are not effective against viruses. If you have an infection it is important to know whether it is caused by bacteria or a virus. Most upper respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold and sore throats are generally caused by viruses - antibiotics do not work against these viruses.
If antibiotics are overused or used incorrectly there is a chance that the bacteria will become resistant - the antibiotic becomes less effective against that type of bacterium.
A broad-spectrum antibiotic can be used to treat a wide range of infections. A narrow-spectrum antibiotic is only effective against a few types of bacteria. There are antibiotics that attack aerobic bacteria, while others work against anaerobic bacteria. Aerobic bacteria need oxygen, while anaerobic bacteria don't.
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Top 10 Occupational Diseases
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, Occupational health problems occur at work or because of the kind of work you do. These problems can include cuts, broken bones, sprains and strains, or amputations, repetitive motion disorders, hearing problems caused by exposure to noise, vision problems or even blindness, illness cause... |
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Nosocomial Pneumonia
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, hospital-acquired pneumonia tends to be more serious, because a patient's defense mechanisms against infection are often impaired during a hospital stay. In addition, the types of germs present in a hospital are often more dangerous than those encountered in the community.
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VISICU Critical Care Review -July 2010
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Course Description & Objectives
* Review the issue of increasing the intensity of continuous patient monitoring outside of high acuity locations.
* Review the impact of such continuous patient monitoring on patient outcomes.
* Describe the overall purpose of the SCIP program
* Determine the effect of SCIP reporting and pos... |
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Pneumonia, Community-Acquired
Provided by: CMElectures
Robert Bettiker, MD, is associate professor of medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. Here, he discusses the pathophysiology, epidemiology, causes and treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP)... and describes the use of the Pneumonia Severity Index Rule in management of CAP. Gregory Mayro, MD,... |
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Endemic Mycoses in Wisconsin: An Update on Treatment and the Role of the Pharmacist
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
To provide an update on the treatment of mycoses endemic to Wisconsin and review Infectious Diseases Society of America.... |
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New York Infection Control Course - New York State Department of Health Approved
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Course Curriculum: Six Essential Elements (2010 NYSDOH Syllabus)
Element 1 : Responsibility to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control in all healthcare settings and to oversee and monitor those medical and ancillary personnel for whom the profession is responsible.
Element 2 : Modes & Mechanism of Tr... |
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Acute and Chronic Otitis Media
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Almost all children experience at least one ear infection during childhood. The decision to treat an AOM with oral antibiotics or to embark on a wait and see approach is not always straightforward. Multiple variables (patient's age, degree of illness, family's access to care) impact the decision-making process. In patients who have repeated sympt... |
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