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Definition
Acute:
Lasting for a limited duration only with no long lasting carrier stage
Chronic:
Continuing, or possibly continuing, infection, even without symptoms or signs of infection.
Infectious Diseases:
Are infections that can easily be passed from person to person, either through casual or intimate contact.
Non Contagious Disease:
Is a disease which is not transmitted person to person without the aid of a vector (e.g. a mosquito) or is a disease that is the result of an environmental issue which may be shared e.g. food poisoning.
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Obligatory
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Discretionary
Symptomless carriers of Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)), accept.
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See if Relevant
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Update Information
This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.
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Reason for Change
A revised definition of 'Acute' and a definition of 'Chronic', 'Infectious Diseases' and 'Non Contagious Disease' have been added.
A reference to 'contact with' has been added under 'Obligatory'.
A 'Discretionary' entry has been added and the links in 'See if Relevant' have been extended.
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