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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.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (2021, May 13). Seasonal influenza prevention strategies in healthcare settings: guidelines and suggestions. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/infectioncontrol/healthcaresettings.htm#
Siegel, J. D., Rhinehart, E., Jackson, M., Chiarello, L., & Advisory Committee on Infection Control Practices in Healthcare (2007). Guidance on Isolation Precautions: Preventing the Transmission of Infectious Agents in Health Care Settings 2007. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/isolation2007.pdf
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
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