Distinguish community-acquired pathogens from health-care– associated pathogens, and explain why community-acquired pathogens are of concern to hospital personnel
Distinguish community-acquired pathogens from health-care– associated pathogens, and explain why community-acquired pathogens are of concern to hospital personnel
Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
6th Edition
ISBN:9781133893943
Author:ESTRIDGE
Publisher:ESTRIDGE
Chapter7: Basic Clinical Microbiology
Section7.9: Infection Prevention In Healthcare Settings
Problem 3RQ
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The infections are generated by the pathogenic organisms present in the environment. They maintain the capacity to invade a host body and establish colonies. A disease caused by such infectious agents is called a communicable disease or transmissible disease. These diseases spread through diverse means including blood, food, water, air, or vectors.
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Distinguish community-acquired pathogens from health-care– associated pathogens, and explain why community-acquired pathogens are of concern to hospital personnel
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