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Infection control and care of the older person
1Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|May 25, 2002
Abstract:
Elderly people are vulnerable to infections, particularly those linked with the use of antibiotics. Once infected, they may be a risk to others in hospital or primary care. Strict adherence to infection control measures is required in the care of these patients.