Workload for infection prevention and control teams in preventing nosocomial tuberculosis: an underestimated burden
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posted on 2022-10-18, 16:54 authored by Caoimhe Murphy, F Duffy, F McCormick, Sinead O'DonnellSinead O'Donnell, Fidelma FitzpatrickFidelma Fitzpatrick, Hilary HumphreysHilary HumphreysTuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of mortality with an estimated 1.5 million deaths globally in 2020.The control and prevention of TB in hospitals is achieved by administrative approaches (early investigations and diagnosis), engineering measures (isolation rooms) and personal respiratory protection. A hospital infection prevention and control (IPC) plan is crucial to ensure prompt detection and isolation of patients with suspected and confirmed TB to prevent cross-infection.
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The original article is available at https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/Published Citation
Murphy C. et al. Workload for infection prevention and control teams in preventing nosocomial tuberculosis: an underestimated burden. J Hosp Infect. 2022;S0195-6701(22)00238-9.Publication Date
8 August 2022External DOI
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35961479Department/Unit
- Beaumont Hospital
- Clinical Microbiology
- Undergraduate Research
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ElsevierVersion
- Accepted Version (Postprint)
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Airborne infection isolation roomsBurdenInfection prevention and control teamLaboratory diagnosisNosocomial tuberculosisTuberculosis (TB)mortalityinfection prevention and control (IPC)cross-infectionhospitalsisolation roomsrespiratory protectionadministrative approachesClinical MicrobiologyInfectious DiseasesMortalityRespiratory Diseases
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