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- Title
Hand Hygiene for the Prevention of Nosocomial Infections.
- Authors
Kampf, Günter; Löffler, Harald; Gastmeier, Petra
- Abstract
The article presents suggestions for hand hygiene in clinical situations for minimizing nosocomial infection. Washing with soap and water is suggested, provided the hands are soiled or following disinfection in the case of contamination by bacterial spores. Hand disinfection is stated to be significant in the prevention of nosocomial infections and can keep employees' skin healthy.
- Subjects
HAND care &; hygiene; NOSOCOMIAL infection prevention; HAND washing; MICROBIAL contamination; BACTERIAL spores
- Publication
Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 2009, Vol 106, Issue 40, p3
- ISSN
1866-0452
- Publication type
Article