A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Hospital-acquired infections
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People who are admitted to the hospital are at risk of acquiring an infection there. Such infections are called nosocomial infections. In the United States, about 4-5% of people who are hospitalized get a nosocomial infection, and about 75,000 of these people die each year. (See also Problems Due to Hospitalization.)
The risk of infection is higher forInfants
Older people
People with a weakened immune systemNosocomial infections may be caused by bacteria or fungi. Bacterial and fungal infections can be dangerous and deadly.
Organisms that are acquired in hospitals are often resistant to many common antibiotics. The frequent use of antibiotics in hospitals encourages resistant strains to develop.
Hospital-acquired infections include pneumonia, urinary tract infections, infection of surgical incisions, and blood infections.
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