Transmission-based isolation precautions for common pathogens

Following on from our previous post on isolation guidelines, below is an inventory of virus transmission precautions advisable for common pathogens. In addition to pathogen-specific precautions, standard precautions ought to be followed in all patients.

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Nulens, E. (2018). Isolation of infectious diseases. In Bearman, G (ed.). International Society of Infectious Diseases. https://isid.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ISID_GUIDE_ISOLATION_OF_COMMUNICABLE_DISEASES.pdf