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International Networks
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Hospital In Europe Link for Infection Control through Surveillance (HELICS) is an international network aiming at the collection, analysis and dissemination of valid data on the risks of nosocomial infections in European hospitals. The site aims to become a crossroad for nosocomial infection practitioners in Europe. |
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European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases by promoting and supporting research, education and training in the infection disciplines. |
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The European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (EARSS) is an international network of national surveillance systems, collecting comparable and validated antimicrobial resistance data for public health purposes. |
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Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA) is a non-profit global organization. With affiliated chapters in over 50 countries, APUA stands as the world’s leading global organization conducting applied antimicrobial resistance research, education, capacity building and advocacy at the global and grassroots levels. |
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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is a new EU agency that has been created to help strengthen Europe’s defences against infectious diseases, such as influenza, SARS and HIV/AIDS. |
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Co-operation Project for Communicable Disease Control in Northern Europe (EpiNorth). The EpiNorth project aims to improve communicable disease control and communication in Northern Europe and across the border to Russia. |
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Pacific regional Infection Control Network (PICNet). PICNet is a tool for communication and sharing of experiences, particularly how to be innovative with limited resources to ensure patient and health care worker safety from infectious diseases, in Asia Pacific Region. |
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