A healthcare-associated infection is an infection that is acquired after contact with the healthcare services. This is most frequently after treatment in a hospital, but can also happen after treatment in outpatient clinics, nursing homes and other healthcare settings.neumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness. Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath and fever. The majority of patients who are treated for pneumonia in hospital are admitted with the infection (having accquired pneumonia in the community).
Common lithium side effects may include: 1  drowsiness; 2  tremors in your hands; 3  dry mouth, increased thirst or urination; 4  nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain; 5  changes in your skin or hair; 6  cold feeling or discoloration in your fingers or toes; 7  feeling uneasy; or. 8  impotence, loss of interest in sex. more information...
I never saw or heard of any form of liver toxicity, or elevation in blood glucose levels, for those using either Lithium Carbonate or Lithium Citrate. Lithium Orotate usage has not been evaluated sufficiently enough to render an opinion about it possible long term side-effects. What is known about Lithium is that it may affect heart rhythm, adversely affect thyroid functioning, and should be monitored closely in folks with kidney disease (Lithium is processed through the kidneys). In conclusion, recent available clinical data shows Lithium to be safe if taken as directed.