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Book Detail
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Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control
Mayhall, C. Glen, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780683056600 Category: Infectious Disease Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Affiliation: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Dimensions: 11.3 x 2.2 x 8.8 in
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Synopsis:
Now in its thoroughly revised, updated Second Edition, this volume is the most comprehensive reference on hospital epidemiology and infectio n control. In 100 chapters written by leading experts, the book examin es every type of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infection and addresse s every issue relating to control of these infections in patients and in health care workers. Fifteen major sections cover applied epidemio logy and biostatistics; computers in hospital epidemiology; organ syst em infections; specific nosocomial pathogens; pediatric patients; spec ial patient populations; infections associated with specific procedure s; hospital support services; nosocomial infections in health care wor kers; disinfection and sterilization; airborne pathogens; antimicrobia l agents; evaluation of the literature; organization and implementatio n of infection control programs; and infection control in special heal th care settings.
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