Swine Flu (H1N1)
Description: Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen.
2009 H1N1 is a new form of the H1N1 influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization signaled that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway. (CDC, November 4, 2009)
CDC Update: During the week of November 29-December 5, 2009, flu activity continued to decline in the United States as reported in FluView. The number of states reporting widespread flu activity decreased from 25 to 14. Visits to doctors for influenza-like illness and flu-associated hospitalizations declined from the previous week, however flu-associated deaths increased.
Informational Links:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Information
Health and Human Services Flu Information
World Health Organization Swine Flue Information
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Clostridium Difficile
Description: Clostridium difficile [klo-STRID-ee-um dif-uh-SEEL] is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis.
Update: In recent years, C. difficile infections have become more frequent, more severe and more difficult to treat.
For more detailed information and links, see our C. difficile page.
MRSA Information
Description: MRSA is a strain of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that's resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it. MRSA can be fatal.
Update: Recently, MRSA has been occurring most frequently among people in hospitals/healthcare facilities. Community-associated MRSA has also become a risk.
For more detailed information and links, see our MRSA page.
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