This book is a practical guide to the prevention and control of
healthcare and laboratory-associated infections. Divided into twelve
sections, the text begins with an introduction to the basic science of
infection and the use of antimicrobial agents. The following sections
cover prevention and control of infection in different environments and
situations including hospitals, laboratories, specific patient groups,
and high risk and procedure areas. Different infection transmission
methods are discussed in depth. The comprehensive text is further
enhanced by images and flow charts, and each chapter includes MCQs
(multiple choice questions) to assist learning and revision.