Abstract:
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With the development of new diagnostic and
therapeutic aids, physicians inevitably have to
treat increasing numbers of patients either in the
surgery or in their own homes. The risk of cross
infection in the surgery has therefore significantly
increased.
Preventing infection and interrupting bacterial
transfer requires a practical and efficient application
of aseptic and antiseptic techniques especially
in treatment and control of infectious
and contagious diseases.
The main areas of risk are treatment rooms,
waiting rooms, laboratories, furniture etc. Medical
personnel and most of the assistant staff as
well as the patients themselves are directly exposed
to infection.