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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.)