Table of Contents: Introduction to the role of infection preventionists and basic principles Hand hygiene Modes of transmission, personal protective equipment, and isolation precautions Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization Healthcare-associated infections Vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases Foodborne illness and food safety Employee health Bioterrorism Appendix A : Antimicrobial spectrum and characteristics of hand-hygiene antiseptic agents Appendix B : type and duration of precautions recommended for selected infection and conditions Appendix C : Summary of advantages and disadvantages of chemical agents use chemical sterilants or as high-level disinfectants Appendix D : selected biological agents potentially involved in bioterrorism.
This book will introduce your undergrads to the most critical concepts in infection control. Perfect for students with no prior exposure to medical terminology, this hands-on practical text offers case examples of specific pathogens and avoids complex technical jargon, without being too simplistic.
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