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Plague Information for Veterinarians Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis, a gram-negative bacterium that is endemic to most of the western United States. Epizootics of plague occur in wild rodents (rock squirrels, prairie dogs, ground squirrels, chipmunks, wood rats, and others) and most people acquire plague by the bite of an infectious rodent flea.

Chlamydiosis in Birds Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

Chlamydiosis, formerly called ornithosis, and most commonly known to physicians as psittacosis, or (lay terminology) parrot fever, is an infrequent disease of many bird species and is caused by the organism Chlamydophila psittaci. Owners should be fully informed of the implications for their pet birds and the potential for transmission to humans.

Psittacosis Information Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

Psittacosis, also known as parrot fever and ornithosis, is a bacterial infection of humans that can cause severe pneumonia and other serious health problems. It is caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci.

Human Rabies Prevention Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

These recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices update the previous recommendations on human rabies prevention and reflect the status of rabies and anti-rabies biologics in the United States.

EMS Critical Incident Stress Management Common Signs of Stress EMS Critical Incident Stress Management - General June 8, 2010

This document lists many common signs of stress for use in critical incident stress management.

Healthcare-Associated Infections Reporting Group List of Participating Facilities Healthcare-Associated Infections - General May 30, 2010

Map and list of facilities in New Mexico which voluntarily report Heathcare-Associated Infections.

Center for Adolescent Relationship Exploration Behavioral Health Institute - General May 26, 2010

The Center for Adolescent Relationship Exploration program is a residential psychiatric treatment facility owned and operated by the State of New Mexico. The facility is licensed as a specialty Residential Treatment Center by the State of New Mexico and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.