Clinical Microbiology: An Introduction for Healthcare Professionals
Author:   Jennie Wilson, PhD MSc BSc(Hons) RGN MFPH(Hon) (Professor of Healthcare Epidemiology,College of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare,University of West London)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Edition:   8th edition
ISBN:  

9780702023163


Pages:   420
Publication Date:   05 September 2000
Format:   Paperback
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This book provides clearand concise information about microorganisms, how they cause infection and how they can be treated. The many illustrations throughout the text help make the information more accessible and the comprehensive referencing used will enable further in depth study if required by the reader.This is an excellent guide to microbiology and immunology, includinga wide range of information on bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Provides an overview of infection control Reviews how infections are spread

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Author:   Jennie Wilson, PhD MSc BSc(Hons) RGN MFPH(Hon) (Professor of Healthcare Epidemiology,College of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare,University of West London)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Bailliere Tindall
Edition:   8th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9780702023163


ISBN 10:   0702023167
Pages:   420
Publication Date:   05 September 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

The history of microbiology. Micro-organisms and their properties. The epidemiology of infection.The immune response. Antimicrobial chemotherapy. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation. The microbiology laboratory. A guide to pathogenic bacteria. A Guide to viruses. A guide to fungi, protozoa, helminths and ectoparasites. Infection associated with health care: the infection control programme.The principles of infection prevention and control. Important nosocomial infections: pathogenesis and prevention.The management of infectious patients (isolation nursing)

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Jennie Wilson has a first degree in microbiology, a Master's in Public Health, PhD in surveillance of healthcare associated infection (HCAI) and is a registered nurse. She has 30 years' experience in infection prevention & control (IPC), has worked as a senior IPC practitioner in NHS Trusts in London and was a key player in establishing the first national surveillance programmes on HCAI in England.

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