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| A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood, and other body fluids, are infectious. |
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| An infection that causes an inflammation of the liver. It comes in several forms, including A,B, and C. |
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| An infection that sometimes settles in the lungs and in some cases, can be fatal. It is highly contagious. |
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AIDS (ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME) |
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| A set of conditions that result when the immune system has been attacked by HIV and rendered unable to combat certain infections effectively. |
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SARS (SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME) |
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| Spreads through respiratory droplets by coughing, sneezing, or touching something contaminated. Respiratory virus. |
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| A state of physical and/or psychiological arousal to a stimulus. |
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CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM) |
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| Comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress, and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs. |
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