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    Mpox, previously known as monkeypox

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    Flu

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    Candida auris

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    Ebola

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The Department of Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology

Welcome

The mission of the Department of Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology is to establish and maintain a proactive program of surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections and occupational exposures to infectious diseases. We utilize policy/procedure, education, communication and epidemiological techniques to promote good outcomes.

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Contacts

Janak Patel, MD, Director
April McDougal, DO, Associate Director
Teresa York, Operations Manager-Interim
Irene Galicia, Administrative Coordinator

Phone: (409) 772-3192
Fax: (409) 772-2337
Pager: (409) 643-3133

Faculty & staff

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