Hygiene, Infektiologie, Mikrobiologie

Understanding, avoiding, and combating infectious diseases. Everything you need to know in the fields of hygiene, infectious diseases, and microbiology. Acquire detailed knowledge specifically tailored to nursing and healthcare professions – save yourself from unnecessary, overly technical medical knowledge.

Numerous practical tips will show you what really matters in combating pathogenic microorganisms. General guides allow for quick access to the most important content for health and pediatric nursing as well as elderly care. Learn all the essentials about new pathogens and disease carriers. Familiarize yourself with laboratory methods, isolation measures, and standards for hand hygiene and glove management. Five case studies with solutions will help you with self-assessment and exam preparation.

The fourth edition has been completely updated and expanded to include the following topics: infection epidemiology, the COVID-19 pandemic/SARS CoV-2 infection, and monkeypox.

Your useful companion on the topic of hygiene for your training or as a hygiene specialist. Feel secure. Protect yourself and the individuals you care for in your daily work.