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Prevention and Control of Infections in Hospitals: Practice and Theory provides a comprehensive discussion of the principles, strategies, and procedures involved in preventing and controlling infections in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

The book addresses healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), microbial transmission mechanisms, infection surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and preventive interventions required to protect patients and healthcare workers.

Its coverage includes hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), patient isolation, prevention of surgical site infections, catheter-associated infections, urinary tract infections, and environmental hygiene management in hospitals.

In addition to practical aspects, the book presents theoretical foundations and updated scientific evidence to support decision-making in infection prevention and control programmes. Each chapter combines practical procedural guidance with scientific documentation that can be used for further study and policy development.

The book also emphasizes that infection control is a shared responsibility involving all healthcare professionals and hospital personnel, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, cleaning staff, hospital administrators, and other supporting personnel.

Overall, this book serves as an important reference for improving patient safety, preventing hospital-acquired infections, reducing the risk of microbial transmission, and strengthening infection prevention and control systems in hospitals.

Keywords: Hospital-acquired infections, infection prevention, infection control, patient safety, hand hygiene, antimicrobial resistance, hospital epidemiology, and healthcare-associated infections.