Prevention and control of nosocomial infections / edited by Richard P. Wenzel.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Global impact of infection control; HIV infection in patient and providers; controversies in isolation policies and practices; epidemics - identification and management; immunization; hospital environment for high-risk patients; skin cleansing; IV-related infections; surgical infections including burns; uncommon infections; infection in the newborn. Part contents.

Provides the understanding of pathogenesis you needed to minimize the risk of the infections and control them when they occur. This comprehensive text includes the latest available information, with key references that can be checked for further reading.