G. A. J Ayliffe

The battle to control hospital infections has continued from the earliest days of hospital care. This account examines the evolving theories, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, & the development of medical microbiology & modern infection control.

The book acts as an introduction to the basic principles of infection control in hospitals for infection control nurses and microbiologists. It deals with aspects of this subject such as the factors associated with wound, chest and urinary tract infections and general measures for prevention.