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Application of Syndromic Surveillance to Describe Gunshot-related Injuries in Houston
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In 2011, injury by firearms accounted for 32,351 deaths (10.4 deaths per 100,000 population) in the United States. This rate was higher than any infectious or parasitic disease (the highest being 2.5 for both viral hepatitis and HIV disease).… read more… the collection of real-time emergency department (ED) visit information presents a unique opportunity to track … the collection of real-time emergency department (ED) visit information presents a unique opportunity to track … -
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections in Houston, Texas: An outline
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According to CDC, CRE is used to describe bacteria that are non- susceptible to one or more carbapenems; doripenem, meropenem or imipenem and resistant to third generation cephalosporins like ceftriaxone, cefotaxime and ceftazidime. These organisms… read more… each year in United States. CREs are found in many health care settings like acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities … each year in United States. CREs are found in many health care settings like acute care hospitals, long term care … -
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections in Houston, Texas: An outline
Content Type: Abstract
According to CDC, CRE is used to describe bacteria that are nonsusceptible to one or more carbapenems; doripenem, meropenem or imipenem and resistant to third generation cephalosporins like ceftriaxone, cefotaxime and ceftazidime. These organisms… read more… each year in United States. CREs are found in many health care settings like acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities … each year in United States. CREs are found in many health care settings like acute care hospitals, long term care …