Non-respiratory infections – specific considerations in care homes

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Non-respiratory infections – specific considerations in care homes

This review provides an update on current evidence surrounding the epidemiology, treatment and prevention of non-respiratory infections in care homes. It covers urinary tract infection (UTI), methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), decubitus ulcers, scabies, tinea infections and viral an...

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Main Authors:	Ewan, Victoria, Gordon, Adam
Format:	Article
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2010
Subjects:	Nursing homes residential facilities Homes for the Aged Infection Infection Control
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/1346/

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