In areas of Mexico, Central America, and South America, where the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite is present in triatomine bugs, improved housing and spraying insecticide inside housing to eliminate the bugs has significantly decreased the spread
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of Chagas disease. Screening of blood donations for Chagas is another important public health tool to help prevent spreading the disease through blood transfusions. Early detection and treatment of new cases, including mother-to-baby (congenital) cases, will also help reduce the burden of disease.
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A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host and gets its food from or at the expense of its host. Parasites can cause disease in humans.
You can download all diagnostic reference resources from the website: http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/az.html
Radiation emergencies may be intentional (e.g., caused by terrorists) or unintentional. CDC provides some examples of different types of radiation
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emergencies and information what to do if a radiation emergency happens in your area.
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These posters can be used to help educate people about good hygiene practices, methods for disinfecting water, and caring for family members who may be at risk of contracting cholera. They are designed for all audiences and the graphics have been ma
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de regionally specific.
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The following checklist is a companion to Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs. This checklist should be used to systematically assess key elements and actions to ensure optimal antibiotic prescribing and limit overuse and misus
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e of antibiotics in hospitals. CDC recommends that all hospitals implement an Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
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The purpose of this document is to provide ministries (e.g. Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Water (MOW)), sub-national public health authorit
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ies, and implementing partners with a practical framework of action to both prepare for and mitigate community transmission of COVID-19. The document does not address how to implement the included actions. Parts of this document are relevant for all environments, but the focus is placed on lower-resource settings
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The following checklist is a companion to Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs. This checklist should be used to systematically assess key elements and actions to ensure optimal antibiotic prescribing and limit overuse and misus
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e of antibiotics in hospitals. CDC recommends that all hospitals implement an Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
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CDC provides continuing education for professionals involved in rabies prevention and control. While CDC pr
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ovides some resources directly, others are offered through partnerships and collaborations with other public health entities. This page contains a collection of course notifications, education materials, and continuing education courses related to rabies prevention and control.
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