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What Are Hospital Acquired Infections?

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million hospital-acquired infections in the United States during 2002, resulting in 99,000 associated deaths (3). Risk Factors Immunocompromised individuals, such as those undergoing chemotherapy, are at an increased risk for hospital-acquired infection. Department of Health and Human Services. Hospitals, 2002.

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Salmonella by Any Other Name: Salmonellosis in Finland & How to Prevent the Next Outbreak

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As our world continues to shrink due to globalization, it is getting harder for public health agencies to monitor and prevent Salmonella outbreaks from imported foods. 2001: 303 cases 2002: 164 cases 2003: 199 cases. Public health agencies worldwide continue to worry about keeping cases down in their respective countries.