Microbiology and Immunology

14.

Infection Control and Public Health

14.1.

Principles of Infection Control

14.1.1.

Chain of Infection

14.1.1.1.

Infectious Agent

14.1.1.2.

14.1.1.3.

14.1.1.4.

Mode of Transmission

14.1.1.5.

Portal of Entry

14.1.1.6.

Susceptible Host

14.1.2.

Breaking the Chain

14.1.2.1.

14.1.2.2.

Transmission Prevention

14.1.2.3.

Host Protection

14.2.

Sterilization and Disinfection

14.2.1.

Sterilization Methods

14.2.1.1.

Heat Sterilization

14.2.1.2.

Chemical Sterilization

14.2.1.3.

Radiation Sterilization

14.2.1.4.

14.2.2.

Disinfection Methods

14.2.2.1.

Chemical Disinfectants

14.2.2.2.

Physical Disinfection

14.2.2.3.

14.2.3.

Monitoring and Validation

14.2.3.1.

Biological Indicators

14.2.3.2.

Chemical Indicators

14.2.3.3.

Physical Monitoring

14.3.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

14.3.1.

14.3.1.1.

14.3.1.2.

Common Pathogens

14.3.1.3.

Transmission Routes

14.3.2.

Prevention Strategies

14.3.2.1.

Standard Precautions

14.3.2.2.

Transmission-Based Precautions

14.3.2.3.

14.3.2.4.

Personal Protective Equipment

14.3.3.

Surveillance and Control

14.3.3.1.

Infection Surveillance

14.3.3.2.

Outbreak Investigation

14.3.3.3.

Control Measures

14.4.

Public Health Microbiology

14.4.1.

Communicable Disease Control

14.4.1.1.

Disease Surveillance

14.4.1.2.

Outbreak Investigation

14.4.1.3.

Contact Tracing

14.4.1.4.

Quarantine and Isolation

14.4.2.

Immunization Programs

14.4.2.1.

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

14.4.2.2.

14.4.2.3.

Vaccine Coverage

14.4.3.

Global Health Security

14.4.3.1.

Emerging Infectious Diseases

14.4.3.2.

Pandemic Preparedness

14.4.3.3.

International Health Regulations

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