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New edition of a reference text on hospital epidemiology and infection control, still a major proble...
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New edition of a reference text on hospital epidemiology and infection control, still a major problem in healthcare. One hundred chapters discuss applied epidemiology and biostatistics; computers in hospital epidemiology; epidemiology and prevention of nosocomial infections of organ systems, of those caused by specific pathogens, in pediatric and special patient populations and in health care workers; infections associated with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and related to hospital support services; disinfection and sterilization; airborn infections; antimicrobial agents; the literature on the topic; organization and implementation of infection control programs; and control in special settings for healthcare delivery. Mayhall is professor of internal medicine and hospital epidemiologist at the U. of Texas medical school, hospitals, and clinics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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