Facemasks are recommended for diseases transmitted through droplets and respirators for
respiratory aerosols, yet recommendations and terminology vary between guidelines. The …

Health care-associated infections (HAIs) have become more common as medical care has
grown more complex and patients have become more complicated. HAIs are associated …

1.1 BACKGROUND Malaria remains an important cause of illness and death in children and
adults throughout the world, with 87 countries reporting one or more cases of malaria in …

In 1994, CDC published the Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium
tuberculosis in Health-Care Facilities, 1994. The guidelines were issued in response to 1) a …

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) in health care workers (HCWs) was not considered a
serious problem following the advent of effective antibiotic therapy. Interest was re …

The role of ventilation in preventing tuberculosis (TB) transmission has been widely
proposed in infection control guidance. However, conclusive evidence is lacking. Modeling …

Abstract During 1993-2003, incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in the United States decreased
44% and is now occurring at a historic low level (14,874 cases in 2003). The Advisory …

Background: The risk for and determinants of transmission of tuberculosis in hospitals caring
for moderate numbers of patients with tuberculosis remain uncertain. Objective: To study the …

Objective. To better understand hospital infection control practices in Ethiopia. Design. A
cross-sectional evaluation of healthcare worker (HCW) knowledge, attitudes, and practices …

Hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections (HAIs) increase morbidity, mortality and medical
costs. In the USA alone, nosocomial infections cause about 1.7 million infections and 99 000 …