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Infectious & ParasiticModerateContagious
Infection
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine · Infectious & Parasitic
Moderate
Severity
Extremely common — infections are among the leading reasons for medical consultations worldwide
Prevalence
Yes
Contagious
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Specialist
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🛡️Prevention of Infection
- 1frequent handwashing and good personal hygiene
- 2keeping up to date with recommended vaccinations
- 3practicing safe food handling and water sanitation
- 4using appropriate protective equipment and sterile technique during medical procedures
- 5prompt treatment of wounds and cuts
- 6avoiding close contact with actively infected individuals when possible
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