| Description |
x, 339 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to microbiology -- 2. Understanding the microbiology laboratory -- 3. The epidemiology of infection and strategies for prevention -- 4. The immune system and the immunocompromised patient -- 5. A guide to antimicrobial chemotherapy -- 6. Micro-organisms and their control -- 7. Standard infection control precautions -- 8. Preventing wound infection -- 9. Preventing infection associated with intravascular therapy -- 10. Preventing infection associated with urethral catheters -- 11. Preventing infection of the respiratory tract -- 12. Preventing gastrointestinal infection -- 13. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization -- 14. Management of the infectious patient -- 15. Ectoparasitic infections and environmental infestations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nosocomial infections -- Prevention.
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Clinical medicine.
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Cross Infection -- prevention & control.
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Clinical Medicine -- methods.
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| LC no. |
2006042785 |
| ISBN |
0702027618 |
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