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Slide 10. Infection Types—Major Focus Areas

On April 8, 2011, William B. Munier, MD, made this presentation at the meeting of the National Advisory Council.

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  • CLABSI [central line-associated bloodstream infection]
  • CAUTI [catheter-associated urinary tract infection]
  • SSI [surgical site infection]
  • VAP [ventilator-associated pneumonia]
  • MRSA [Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus]
  • C. difficile



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