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  2. Lindane - Wikipedia

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    Lindane is a neurotoxin that interferes with GABA neurotransmitter function by interacting with the GABA A receptor-chloride channel complex at the picrotoxin binding site. In humans, lindane affects the nervous system, liver, and kidneys, and may well be a carcinogen. [6] [7] Whether lindane is an endocrine disruptor is unclear. [8] [9] [10]

  3. File:2007 Guidelines for Isolation Precautions.pdf - Wikipedia

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    Short title: 2007 Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Author: CDC: Date and time of digitizing: 03:51, 13 May 2009: Software used: PScript5.dll Version 5.2.2

  4. Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria - Wikipedia

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    Multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MDRGN bacteria) are a type of Gram-negative bacteria with resistance to multiple antibiotics.They can cause bacteria infections that pose a serious and rapidly emerging threat for hospitalized patients and especially patients in intensive care units. [1]

  5. Universal precautions - Wikipedia

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    Universal precautions are an infection control practice. Under universal precautions all patients were considered to be possible carriers of blood-borne pathogens. The guideline recommended wearing gloves when collecting or handling blood and body fluids contaminated with blood, wearing face shields when there was danger of blood splashing on mucous membranes ,and disposing of all needles and ...

  6. Cypermethrin - Wikipedia

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    Cypermethrin is moderately toxic through skin contact or ingestion. It may cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Symptoms of dermal exposure include numbness, tingling, itching, burning sensation, loss of bladder control, incoordination, seizures and possible death.

  7. Ectoparasiticide - Wikipedia

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    Permethrin, sulfur, lindane, dicophane, benzyl benzoate, ivermectin and crotamiton are well known ectoparasiticides. [2] Additionally, ectoparasiticides have been used to safely contaminate rhinoceros horns with hopes of it deterring the demand for these horns on the black market.

  8. Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons

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    Require special precautions for manufacture, handling or use; or; Only available to specialised and authorised users with appropriate skills; Special regulations regarding their availability, possession, storage or use may apply; Examples: Azo Dyes; Benzene; Chlorine; Demeton; Phosphine; Vinyl Chloride; Nicotine

  9. Infection prevention and control - Wikipedia

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    To ensure all before and after checkpoints for hand washing are done, precautions such as hand sanitizer dispensers filled with sodium hypochlorite, alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide, which are three approved disinfectants that kill bacteria, are placed in certain points, and nurses carrying mini hand sanitizer dispensers help increase sanitation ...