Infection prevention in the cancer center.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/cid/cit290 and PMC identifier 3726067.
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Abstract
Cancer patients are frequently immunosuppressed and at risk for a wide range of opportunistic and healthcare-associated infections. A good infection prevention program is extremely important to reduce risk of infection. This review focuses on infection prevention measures specific to patients, healthcare personnel, and visitors in the cancer center.
Medical subject headings
- Communicable Diseases
- Cross Infection
- Immunocompromised Host
- Infection Control
- Neoplasms