Infection Control in the Community

Introduction. Basic microbiology. Public health function.
Epidemiology and surveillance. Cleaning, disinfection and
sterilization. Home setting. Nurseries and schools. Residential
and nursing homes. General practice. Health centres. Dental
practices. Pregnancy and childbirth. Ectoparasitic infections.
Wound infection. Immunosuppressive diseases. Gastrointestinal
disease. Prisoners, travellers, the homeless and refugees.
Travel health and immunisation. Documentation and infection
control. Antibiotic resistance. Tattooing and body piercing
Appendix A. Internet resources on evidence based health care.
Appendix B.Infectious disease notifications:action to be taken.
Appendix C.Infectious Disease Control - the legislation.
Glossary. Index