Jennie Wilson,
Jennie, PhD MSc BSc(Hons) RGN MFPH(Hon) (Professor of Healthcare Epidemiology,College of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare,University of West London) Wilson
Elsevier Health Sciences
e druk, 2000
9780702023163
Clinical Microbiology
An Introduction for Healthcare Professionals
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Paperback, blz.
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Engels
Elsevier Health Sciences |
e druk, 2000
ISBN13: 9780702023163
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Samenvatting
This book provides clearand concise information about microorganisms, how they cause infection and how they can be treated. The many illustrations throughout the text help make the information more accessible and the comprehensive referencing used will enable further in depth study if required by the reader.This is an excellent guide to microbiology and immunology, includinga wide range of information on bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa.Provides an overview of infection control
Reviews how infections are spread
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Inhoudsopgave
The history of microbiology. Micro-organisms and their properties. The epidemiology of infection.The immune response. Antimicrobial chemotherapy. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation. The microbiology laboratory. A guide to pathogenic bacteria. A Guide to viruses. A guide to fungi, protozoa, helminths and ectoparasites. Infection associated with health care: the infection control programme.The principles of infection prevention and control. Important nosocomial infections: pathogenesis and prevention.The management of infectious patients (isolation nursing)