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Bad bugs lurk at the hospital
April 28, 2013
Acinetobacter
Commonly found in soil and water. Outbreaks typically occur in intensive care units. These infections rarely occur outside of healthcare settings.
At risk: Hospitalized patients, especially very ill patients on a ventilator, those with a prolonged hospital stay, those who have open wounds, or any person with invasive devices like urinary catheters.
Symptoms: Causes a variety of diseases, ranging from pneumonia to serious blood or wound infections, and the symptoms vary depending on the disease.
About the Author
Carrie Teegardin is a reporter and part of the investigative team at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is a graduate of Duke University and has won numerous national journalism awards.
