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Chapter 4 provides a background on the most epidemiologically important microbes likely to be an occupational exposure risk. Think of it as a chapter dedicated to Microbiology 101 for non-microbiologists. The content and resources here can be incorporated into new employee onboarding or annual refresher training. It describes how microorganisms propagate and transmit and why some microorganisms cause disease (are pathogenic). It provides control strategies to assist readers mitigate exposure risk for both the personnel they are responsible for, the leadership they react to, and the communities they serve. It also highlights the critical elements of post-exposure prophylaxis and antimicrobial stewardship plans.
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Bennett, J., Dolin, R., & Blaser, M. (2015). Principles and practice of infectious diseases (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier-Saunders.
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This chapter was co-written with input and contribution by Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM, SVCM, MBCM, FACSc. Texas State University, College of Health Professions, CLS Program.
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Mitchell, A.H. (2020). Microbiology Basics. In: Preventing Occupational Exposures to Infectious Disease in Health Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-56039-3_4
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