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Game-Theoretic Surveillance Approaches for Hospital-Associated Infections
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Disease screening facilitates the reduction of disease prevalence in two ways: (1) by preventing transmission and (2) allowing for treatment of infected individuals. Hospitals choosing an optimal screening level must weigh the benefits of decreased… read more… Because of this interdependent relationship, one DU may have an incentive to "free-ride" off the screening … the disease prevalence declines. On the other hand, DUs may find it futile to invest in screening if they admit a … ehtj11115 ehtj11120 ehtj11024 ehtj11060 ehtj11110 26-50 ehtj11034 ehtj11198 ehtj11174 ehtj11048 ehtj11154 … -
Tuberculosis Unseen - Missed Opportunities in Diagnosis
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Historically, patients with TB have often been diagnosed late or after death. This delay in diagnosis often occurs because TB is misdiagnosed as an alternative respiratory illness (RI), such as pneumonia . TB infected patients that are not… read more… are not correctly diagnosed when initial symptoms occur may spread infection to others in both healthcare settings … are not correctly diagnosed when initial symptoms occur may spread infection to others in both healthcare settings …