作者: Kerri Thom , Mary-Claire Roghmann
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-415-5_11
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摘要: Cancer center patients are frequently immune suppressed and are, therefore, at risk for a wide range of opportunistic pathogens in addition to common nosocomial that problem throughout the hospital. A good infection control program is extremely important this setting reduce risks community- hospital-acquired infections among patients. In protecting patients, it also protect health care workers, other employees, visitors. This chapter focuses on general measures, as well measures specific visitors cancer setting. addition, we discuss directed particular population. Finally, guidelines examples starting an will be given. The role antimicrobial prophylaxis prevention discussed 10.