Infection Prevention and Control
Theory and Practice for Healthcare Professionals
1st Edition
Published on 18. January 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-470-05907-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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"This book would make a valuable contribution within any health or social environment." ( Journal of Community Nursing , Aug/Sep 2008)More details
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Person
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.
Content
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction
Part One
Chapter 1. Infection Prevention and Control: Past, Present and Future
Chapter 2. Bacterial and Viral Classification, Structure and Function
Chapter 3. The Collection and Transportation of Specimens
Chapter 4. The Microbiology Laboratory
Chapter 5. Understanding the Immune System and the Nature and Pathogenesis of
Infection.
Chapter 6. The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control.
Chapter 7. Types of Healthcare Associated Infection.
Chapter 8. The Problem of Antimicrobial Resistance.
Part Two
Chapter 9. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Chapter 10. Tuberculosis
Chapter 11. Clostridium difficile
Chapter 12. Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease
Chapter 13. Meningococcal Disease
Chapter 14. Norovirus
Chapter 15. Campylobacter and Salmonella
Chapter 16. Bloodborne Viruses
Chapter 17. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Chapter 18. Pandemic Influenza
Chapter 19. Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease (CJD).
Chapter 20. Legionella
References
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