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Do not use this code if there is an actual, symptomatic infection, for those use the proper infection code.  
Do not use this code if there is an actual, symptomatic infection, for those use the proper infection code.  


We are only tracking the organisms that infection prevention and control is interested in tracking colonization. As of 11:26, 2018 July 25 (CDT) this includes MRSA, and '''excludes''' VRE and ESBL.  
We are only tracking the organisms that infection prevention and control is interested in tracking colonization. As of 11:26, 2018 July 25 (CDT) this includes [[MRSA]], and '''excludes''' [[VRE]] and [[ESBL]].  


{{Discussion}} Laura said at task meeting that one more, rare one is included in this. Laura will find out. Ttenbergen 11:26, 2018 July 25 (CDT)  
{{Discussion}} Laura said at task meeting that one more, rare one is included in this. Laura will find out. Ttenbergen 11:26, 2018 July 25 (CDT)