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A culture-confirmed bloodstream infection related to infection at another site. For example, a patient…

The production of antibodies following subsequent exposures to an antigen. Generally, the response will…

Percutaneous catheter access to a vessel or space using a needle through which a…

Require a minimum of high level disinfection.

Of the operating room suite – an area where scrub attire is required. This…

Ability of a test to detect a disease if the disease is truly present.

The physiological process of developing an allergy. Sensitization is an asymptomatic process until an…

To increase the specific sensitivity of an individual to an antigen or allergen as…

If IgE antibodies have been detected to the specific allergen in question, the individual…

Afferent/ascending, pathways; going toward the center; opposite of efferent.

Stimulating part or all of the bodys sensory nerve network.

An unusual critical adverse event that, when it occurs, should prompt immediate investigation.