Healthcare associated infections (HAI) are infections acquired during the course of treatment for other conditions in a healthcare setting. HAIs are commonly related to devices used in medical…

Statistics (Birth & Death) Disease Rates Disease Summaries

The “Orange County Geographic Health Profile: Birth Indicators (2000-2010)” report that summarizes birth outcomes by city and compares Orange County rates to state and national benchmarks.Compared to…

Hepatitis A is a virus that can cause inflammation of the liver. Symptoms of hepatitis A infection may include jaundice (yellow eyes or skin), abdominal pain, dark urine, pale (light-colored)…

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Hepatitis B is a virus (HBV) that can cause inflammation of the liver. It is spread when blood, semen, or another bodily fluid from an infected person enters the body of someone who is not…

Hepatitis C is a virus (HCV) that can cause inflammation of the liver. It is mainly spread from the blood from an infected person, for example, while sharing needles, or other equipment that has…

CDI Interfacility Transfer Form Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Reporting Diseases

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of common viruses passed from one person to another during intimate sexual contact. Although most infected people never develop symptoms, HPV can cause…

Children can come into contact with pesticides every day. Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill unwanted things like insects, weeds, rats, and more. Pesticides are used in many products that…