Awareness and Environmental Exposures Related to Coccidioidomycosis Among Inmates at Two California Prisons, 2013.
J Correct Health Care
; 22(2): 157-63, 2016 Apr.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26984139
ABSTRACT
Coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) is a major cause of illness in inmates in some California prisons. This article discusses an investigation conducted at two prisons to describe potential environmental exposures. The study did not identify modifiable risk factors; limiting the type or duration of outdoor activity in these prisons may not decrease coccidioidomycosis morbidity.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Prisiones
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Coccidioidomicosis
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Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Correct Health Care
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE PUBLICA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos