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What are the principal sites of nosocomial infections? |
- urinary tract - surgical sites - respiratory system - intestines |
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How can you control nosocomial infections, (reduce number of pathogens) ? |
- handwashing - disinfecting tubs used to bathe patients - cleaning instruments scrupulously - using disposable bandages and intubation |
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What does epidemiology mean? |
Epidemiology is the study of the causes of diseases and the control of those diseases. |