Infections and Microbes in Hospitals and Healthcare Technology

This is not just a little book about hospital infections, but also about the main pathogens detected. The main infectious localizations are usually Urinary Tract Infections, Primary and Secondary Bacteremia, OsteoArticular Infections, Respiratory Infections, Post-Operative Infections etc... It describes the main techniques used in the healthcare sector. Diagnosis of infections can be direct or indirect. The diagnostic techniques used are simple and available to all laboratories. A good understanding of the epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections is essential if the most effective control measures are to be taken and evaluated.