Reducing the risk of infection: hand washing technique
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organisms, including gram-negative bacilli, adenoviruses, the herpes simplex virus, and fungi. Infection puts eyes at higher risk of complications after cataract surgery. Hand washing is the most important, fundamental principle of infection control. It must be strongly encouraged and practised by all disciplines in the health care setting. Hand washing is required in the following situations:
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Community Eye Health
دوره 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008