Organisms that are resistant to multiple antibiotics are difficult to treat and often occur as outbreaks. Acinetobacter baumannii is a common nosocomial pathogen that has proven to be very difficult to eradicate from surfaces. It is an organism of low virulence and infections usually involve organ systems with a high fluid content. Methicillin-Resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) skin infections often present as painful, swollen, pus-filled pimples or boils. More serious infections include pneumonia or surgical wound infections. Community-acquired MRSA outbreaks have become more frequent within military operational units and training facilities and have resulted in increased prevention efforts.
Guillain-Barre syndrome(GBS) is a rare disorder in which the individual's immune system damages its own nerve cells. Most cases are mild but in severe cases the patient is nearly paralyzed. The specific cause of this illness is unknown but it usually occurs within a few weeks or months after a viral or bacterial infection. Immunizations and surgery are other suspected triggers of the syndrome
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NMCPHC (Formerly NEHC) Conference Presentation
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Content last reviewed on Feburary 17, 2010.