Infection Prevention and Control : Theory and

This book provides the reader with all of the background information necessary to enhance their understanding of the rationale behind the basic principles of infection control and how to apply them in every day situations; how specific bacteria interact with the host and cause infection; the background to each of the bacteria/infections described within the text, and, evidence based recommendations on the infection control management of these.

Debbie Weston is a well-known professional with a special interest in raising the profile of Infection Control through education.Outside of work she is a Volunteer Coastal Warden for the Thanet Coast Project and has an interest in Marine Conservation.

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction

Infection Prevention and Control: Past, Present and Future
Bacterial and Viral Classification, Structure and Function
The Collection and Transportation of Specimens
The Microbiology Laboratory
Understanding the Immune System and the Nature and Pathogenesis of Infection
The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
Types of Healthcare Associated Infection
The Problem of Antimicrobial Resistance

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Tuberculosis
Clostridium difficile
Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease
Meningococcal Disease
Norovirus
Campylobacter and Salmonella
Bloodborne Viruses
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Pandemic Influenza
Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease (CJD)
Legionella
References
Glossary
Index
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Infection Prevention and Control : Theory and Practice for Healthcare Professionals

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