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Hepatitis B
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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 infected through percutaneous (e.g., needlestick) exposure, direct contact with mucous membranes, sexual contact, or nonintact...
Hepatitis C
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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 been exposed to blood, to inject drugs, or through needle-stick injuries. For most people (70%-85%), hepatitis...
DUI Education and Court Diversion
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The DUI Education and Court Diversion unit of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services oversees the DUI, PC1000 and PC1210 programs in Orange County. The unit provides court ordered referrals for DUI programs at 4 Alcohol Liaison Office (ALO) Justice Center locations in the County: Central, Harbor, North and West courts...
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Public Information
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Photo Source: https://phil.cdc.gov/Details.aspx?pid=7824 Staphylococcus aureus (“Staph”; S. aureus) is a bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose of healthy people. Staph can also be found in the armpit, groin, rectum or genital area, where it also can live without causing infection. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus, or MRSA, are...
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Diseases & Conditions
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A-E Acute Flaccid Myelitis Anthrax Botulism Campylobacter Candida auris Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii (CRAB) Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Chikungunya Clostridium difficile Dengue E. coli F-J Haemophilus influenzae Hantavirus Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Human Papillomavirus Virus Influenza Avian Influenza Swine Influenza K-O Klebsiella pneumoniae, Carbapenem-resistant (CRKP) Legionellosis...
Klebsiella pneumoniae, Carbapenem-resistant (CRKP)
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Klebsiella are a type of bacteria that are routinely found in the human intestines and stool (feces) and do not usually cause disease. However, Klebsiella can cause a number of healthcare-associated infections, including pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound or surgical site infections, and meningitis. Increasingly, some strains of Klebsiella bacteria are...
Health Care Facilities
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Diversion Dashboard: System The following dashboard provides a systemwide visualization of diversion hours by date and diversion category for all designated Emergency Receiving Centers. Data Source: ReddiNet Diversion Table By Month/Year: By Receiving Hospital The following dashboard provides a table of cumulative diversion hours by month/year for each designated Emergency...
MPOX
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Latest Updates Information for the General Public What is mpox? What are the symptoms of mpox? How can mpox spread? Are young children at risk for mpox? What do you need to know about mpox if you are a teen or young adult? What if I am concerned I may...
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Assistance With Access to Services
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Resources Lines If you would like assistance with getting access to health services and community resources please call one of the following: OC Health Care Agency Health Referral Line Toll Free — 1 (800) 564-8448 TDD (Phone for the Hearing Impaired) — 1 (800) 801-7100 Orange County 211 2-1-1 Application...