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What precautions control the spread of infections?
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Vaccinate people and pets against diseases for which a vaccine is available. As of 2003, the vaccines used against infectious diseases are very safe compared to most drugs; Wash hands often; Cook food thoroughly.
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What is meant by contact precautions?
In order to prevent spread of infections, "contact precautions" are often instituted in hospital settings. Thus, gloves, gowns and masks should be worn when in a patient's room where "contact precautions" is listed on the door.
When might it be necessary to use additional infection control precautions when standard precautions alone may not be sufficient to prevent transmission of infection?
Additional infection control precautions is necessary when standard precautions are not sufficient.They are used in addition to standard precautions and are usually tailored to prevent the transmission of specific infections in the health care setting.
What is infection control?
it is the area of public health or nursing concerned with reducing the spread of infections.
Can infections spread?
Yes, they can.
How is the infection spread throughout the hospital?
how does infections spread in hospitals
Are all bacterial infections non contagious and viral infections contagious?
Both bacterial infections and viral infections can be contagious or not contagious. Some viral infections are not spread from human to human or are only rarely spread that way. TB is a contagious bacterial infection.
What are the best ways to prevent getting MRSA or staph infections at a health club?
There are several precautions to prevent staph infections from a health club. These precautions include not taking a shower until you return home, and not walking barefoot in the health club.
What do droplet precautions do?
Droplet Precautions prevent the spread of organisms that travel on particles much larger than the droplet nuclei.
What are streptococci infections spread by?
airborne droplets
What precautions are taken after liver transplantation?
The first three months after transplant are the most risky for getting such infections as the flu, so patients should follow these precautions
How are pseudomonas infections spread?
Pseudomonas infections can be spread within hospitals by health care workers, medical equipment, sinks, disinfectant solutions, and food.
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