Infectious Diseases

Clinic Visit Information - Ryan White HIV

Christine Brandon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:20:11 GMT

Clinic Visit Information - Ryan White HIV

Clinic Visit Information - International Travel Clinic

Christine Brandon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:17:13 GMT

Clinic Visit Information - International Travel Clinic

The Ryan White HIV Primary Care and Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic

Christine Brandon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:23:51 GMT

The Ryan White HIV Primary Care and Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic

International Travel Clinic

Christine Brandon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:22:16 GMT

International Travel Clinic

Infectious Diseases Clinic

Christine Brandon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:55:48 GMT

Infectious Diseases Clinic

Carolina Antimicrobial Stewarship

Christine Brandon — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:00:17 GMT

CASE

Christine Brandon — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:00:17 GMT

Contacts

Jan Eric Strohl — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:37:31 GMT

CASE Contacts

Driving Directions to Conference

Jan Eric Strohl — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:38:10 GMT

Driving Directions to CASE Conference

Conference

Jan Eric Strohl — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:36:58 GMT

10th Annual CASE Conference

CASE

Jan Eric Strohl — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:54:04 GMT

CASE, Carolinas Antimicrobial Stewardship Effort

Restricciones De Visita

Jan Eric Strohl — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:47:09 GMT

Las siguientes medidas se están tomando para prevenir la propagación del virus de la influenza y así proteger la salud de nuestros pacientes. Gracias por su cooperación.

Brenner Visitation Restrictions

Jan Eric Strohl — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:39:00 GMT

The following measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the influenza virus and to protect the health of our patients. Thank you for your cooperation.

H1N1 Guidelines for Infection Control

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:01:48 GMT

Following are Infection Control guidelines for the management of outpatients, inpatients and visitors. Handling of employee exposures are summarized in the Employee H1N1 Memorandum.

Influenza

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:26:08 GMT

This site is dedicated to helping control the spread of seasonal influenza and the Pandemic A (H1N1) Influenza virus by keeping you informed about how to protect yourself and your family, and, for our clinician visitors, how to protect your patients.

Influenza Immunization Policy

Jan Eric Strohl — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:19:18 GMT

It is the policy of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC) to protect patients, employees, students, trainees, volunteers, and the community from influenza infection through annual immunization of all WFUBMC employees, students, trainees, and volunteers.

H1N1 Swine Flu

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:16:10 GMT

The Pandemic A (H1N1) Influenza virus, also called “swine flu” when it was first discovered, is a new strain that is causing illnesses in humans worldwide. Much like the seasonal flu, the virus is spread from person-to-person through coughing or sneezing. It can also be spread by touching something that has the flu virus on it and then touching your nose or mouth.

Seasonal Flu

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:07:47 GMT

The seasonal flu is contagious and is usually accompanied by a fever and respiratory symptoms. It can be mild or severe. According to the CDC, up to 20% of the population gets the flu every year. More than 200,000are hospitalized from complications related to the virus, and about 36,000 people die from the seasonal flu.

Meet the Experts

Jan Eric Strohl — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:30:27 GMT

Pandemic A (H1N1) Influenza Experts at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Tetanus

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:00:37 GMT

Tetanus is a potentially deadly nervous system disease due to the bacteria Clostridium tetani (C. tetani).

Tuberculosis

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:54:27 GMT

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly involves the lungs, but may spread to other organs.

Rabies

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:44:26 GMT

Rabies is an often deadly viral infection that is mainly spread by infected animals.

WFUBMC In the News

Jan Eric Strohl — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:42:37 GMT

H1N1 Flu - WFUBMC In the News

For Patients and Visitors

Jan Eric Strohl — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:31:48 GMT

Potential visitors to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center who are sick should stay home to help protect patients and staff and prevent the potential spread of influenza. Visitors to in-patient units must check in at the nursing stations to answer questions about their health before being allowed into patient rooms.

Oseltamivir Resistance

Jan Eric Strohl — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:20:00 GMT

On August 14 and 19, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) identified oseltamivir resistance in pandemic influenza A (H1N1) isolates from two epidemiologically linked patients in North Carolina.

For Clinicians

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:02:36 GMT

Under the current priority populations, can we give H1N1 vaccine to a sibling of a child with a co-morbidity?

QR - Influenza

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:37:52 GMT

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Hand washing

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:00:20 GMT

Brenner Childrens logo

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:00:19 GMT

Brenner Childrens Flu Information

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:11:16 GMT

Both H1N1 and the seasonal flu are viruses that cause fever and affect the respiratory system.

Preparing for a Pandemic

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:31:33 GMT

As you prepare for the pandemic, it is important to consider the challenges you may face if you or a loved one becomes ill with the H1N1 virus. Work-from-home plans, and contingency plans to care for children and ailing parents are important to consider before flu season begins.

Staying Healthy

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:25:14 GMT

There are many steps that you can take to protect yourself from the flu.

Ask the Experts

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:37:14 GMT

Frequently asked questions about the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus.

Influenza

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:03:35 GMT

Yellow Fever

Jan Eric Strohl — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:48:17 GMT

Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes.

Typhoid Fever

Jan Eric Strohl — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:45:49 GMT

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection characterized by diarrhea, systemic disease, and a rash -- most commonly caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi (S. typhi)

Toxoplasmosis

Jan Eric Strohl — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:39:01 GMT

Toxoplasmosis is an infection due to the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.

Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic photo

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:19 GMT

travel clinic information

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:19 GMT

Internation Travel

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:18 GMT

Infectious Dseases

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:17 GMT

infection control

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:16 GMT

ID Faculty

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:15 GMT

hospital program

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:14 GMT

HIV specialty clnic

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:13 GMT

epidemiology

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:12 GMT

diseases and conditions

Jan Eric Strohl — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:09 GMT

Specialties

Christine Brandon — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:39:25 GMT

The Section on Infectious Diseases provides hospital-based programs to prevent and control antimicrobial resistance and hospital acquired infections in the medical center. In addtion to these programs toimprove the quality of medical care for the patients of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, the Section has two specialty outpatient clinics that serve special needs.

Our Doctors

Christine Brandon — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:12:29 GMT

Physicians in the Section on Infectious Diseases have won numerous teaching awards and currently serve on Boards for Federal agencies and the National Institutes of Health.

Infection Control Activities

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:15:28 GMT

Infection Control at Wake Forest Baptist

Hospital Programs in Infectious Diseases

Jan Eric Strohl — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:23:38 GMT

The Infectious Diseases Section provides expertise and leadership for two programs that improve the quality of medical care for the patients of Wake Forest University Medical Center.

Helpful Web Links

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:15:25 GMT

Helpful Web Links in Infection Control

Epidemiology

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:15:22 GMT

Epidemiology INfectious Diseases Wake Forest Baptist

Basic Infection Control Course (BICC)

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:15:20 GMT

The Basic Infection Control Course at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is designed to teach the principles and practices of infection control, OSHA compliance, and antimicrobial management.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:15:18 GMT

Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship should prevent or slow the emergence of resistance among microorganisms and subsequently reduce patient length of stay, adverse drug events, morbidity, mortality and direct and indirect attendant costs.

Active Surveillance

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:15:14 GMT

Active Surveillance Program (Phase II) for MRSA and VRE Identification and Isolation

Wake Forest Baptist Approach to MRSA

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:50:18 GMT

Careful attention to personal hygiene is key to avoiding MRSA infections. Wash your hands frequently, especially if visiting someone in a hospital or long-term care facility. Do not share personal items such as towels or razors with another person -- MRSA can be transmitted through contaminated items.

Diseases and Conditions

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:29:24 GMT

There are many types of germs (viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi) that cause many infectious diseases such as influenza, Lyme disease, hantavirus, the plague or HIV/AIDs. These germs can spread easily from one person to another, with wide-reaching and serious health consequences.

QR - Infectious Diseases

Jan Eric Strohl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:18:42 GMT

Find out more about germs (viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi) that cause many infectious diseases such as influenza, hantavirus, the plague or HIV/AIDS.

Infectious Diseases

Christine Brandon — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:53:48 GMT

The Section on Infectious Diseases is committed to excellence in its mission of research, clinical care and education. Faculty members are recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for their excellence in all three areas.

Infectious Diseases

Clinic Visit Information - Ryan White HIV

Clinic Visit Information - International Travel Clinic

The Ryan White HIV Primary Care and Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic

International Travel Clinic

Infectious Diseases Clinic

Carolina Antimicrobial Stewarship

CASE

Contacts

Driving Directions to Conference

Conference

CASE

Restricciones De Visita

Brenner Visitation Restrictions

H1N1 Guidelines for Infection Control

Influenza

Influenza Immunization Policy

H1N1 Swine Flu

Seasonal Flu

Meet the Experts

Tetanus

Tuberculosis

Rabies

Suggested H1N1 Links

WFUBMC In the News

For Patients and Visitors

Oseltamivir Resistance

For Clinicians

QR - Influenza

Hand washing

Brenner Childrens logo

Brenner Childrens Flu Information

Preparing for a Pandemic

Staying Healthy

Ask the Experts

Influenza

Yellow Fever

Typhoid Fever

Toxoplasmosis

Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic photo

travel clinic information

Internation Travel

Infectious Dseases

infection control

ID Faculty

hospital program

HIV specialty clnic

epidemiology

diseases and conditions

Specialties

Our Doctors

Infection Control Activities

Hospital Programs in Infectious Diseases

Helpful Web Links

Epidemiology

Basic Infection Control Course (BICC)

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Active Surveillance

Wake Forest Baptist Approach to MRSA

Diseases and Conditions

QR - Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases