United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Division of Toxicology and Health Human Sciences.
April 2012 | ToxFAQs
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This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions (FAQs) about 1,4-dioxane. For more information, call the CDC Information Center at ...
Type: BacteriaAlso known as: Resistant staph (short for Staphylococcus)About: S. aureus are common bacteria that spread in healthcare facilities and t...
Type: BacteriaAlso known as: Typhoid feverAbout: Salmonella Typhi causes a serious disease called typhoid fever, which can be life-threatening. Most p...
Type: BacteriaAlso known as: PneumococcusAbout: S. pneumoniae causes pneumococcal disease, which can range from ear and sinus infections to pneumonia ...
Type: BacteriaAlso known as: Resistant group A strep, GASAbout: GAS can cause many different infections that range from minor illnesses to serious and...
Type: BacteriaAbout: Nontyphoidal Salmonella can spread from animals to people through food, and usually causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps....
Type: BacteriaAbout: Shigella spreads in feces through direct contact or through contaminated surfaces, food, or water. Most people with Shigella infe...
Type: BacteriaAbout: P. aeruginosa infections usually occur in people with weakened immune systems, and can be particularly dangerous for patients wit...
Type: BacteriaAlso known as: Extended-spectrum β-lactamaseAbout: ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae are a concern in healthcare settings and the commu...
Type: BacteriaAlso known as: Drug-resistant gonorrheaAbout: N. gonorrhoeae causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea that can result in life-t...
Type: BacteriaAlso known as: CampyAbout: Campylobacter usually causes diarrhea (often bloody), fever, and abdominal cramps, and can spread from animal...
Type: BacteriaAlso known as: Resistant staph (short for Staphylococcus)About: S. aureus are common bacteria that spread in healthcare facilities and t...
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