Infection Prevention and Control

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The invasion of the body tissues of an organism by disease-causing agents is known as infection. It also includes the multiplication of such agents, the toxins produced by them and their host interactions. Viruses, parasites, bacteria and arhthropods are some common infection causing agents. Infection control is associated with the prevention of nosocomial and health-care associated infection. It is related to public health practice and involves the usage of antibiotics, antibacterials, antifungals, antivirals and antiprotozoals. Infection control is based on a certain number of factors within...

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