Infections of the Digestive Tract Definition & Overview

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  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that over 14,000 Americans are infected with the shigella bacteria each year.

  Hand-Washing Prevents This Common Intestinal Infection

  By Kristan Appleford on January 16, 2012 - 7:08pm
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  Hand-washing can help prevent the spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), a common contagious viral infection.

  Another Reason to Teach Kids Hand-Washing: HFM Disease

  By Kristan Appleford on January 2, 2012 - 6:30pm
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  When I think of the important battles in public health -- issues that our society recognize as priorities due to widespread problems or needs -- the issue of Healthcare Associated ...

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  The CDC's Winnable Battles in Public Health: Hospital Acquired Infections

  Impacted 1 Lives By Hannah Cutts on October 21, 2011 - 1:37pm
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  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food poisoning occurs about 76 million times per year and results in about 5,000 deaths. Food poisoning is quite common and ...

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  Food Poisoning

  By Amy Rozanski-Harlach on May 6, 2009 - 1:07pm
• True or False: If You Swallow Your Gum, It Will Take Seven Years to Digest

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  Encylopedia entry for True or False: If You Swallow Your Gum, It Will Take Seven Years to Digest.

• Health officials have identified at least 85 people treated at two Las Vegas area outpatient clinics over a four year period as having contracted hepatitis C, the Associated Press reported.

  EmpowHer's Health Tip: 85 Hepatitis C Cases Confirmed at Las Vegas Clinics

  on May 12, 2008 - 2:06pm