MCEM Part A Study Guide/Microbiology/Principles of Microbiology/Controlling Infection

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Endogenous Infection

Exogenous Infection

Hospital Acquired Infection Hospital Factors:

Air and Water Supply (eg. Legionella)
Fomites
Hospital Food

Patient Factors:

Reduced personal hygiene
Lowered resistance secondary to primary disease
Overcrowding facilitates disease dissemination

Healthcare Factors:

Cannulation (48hrs)
Catheterisation (Introduction of bacteria, biofilm, facilitating retrograde travel)
Staff as Vectors (Handwashing, Short Sleeves etc.)

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