Infection Control in Clinical Practice
- 4th Edition - September 18, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Jennie Wilson
- Language: English
Since it was first published in the 1990s, Infection Control in Clinical Practice has become the primary resource for all clinicians needing to prevent and control health… Read more
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Description
Description
Since it was first published in the 1990s, Infection Control in Clinical Practice has become the primary resource for all clinicians needing to prevent and control healthcare associated infections.
This comprehensive guide covers the underpinning principles of microbiology, infection, immunology and epidemiology, then shows how to apply these principles for evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) advice and guidance in the clinic. The book has been fully updated in its fourth edition to incorporate the latest research on new and emerging issues.
The clear and concise explanations in this book make it suitable for all clinicians needing to apply IPC principles in their work, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, IPC practitioners and clinical scientists.
This comprehensive guide covers the underpinning principles of microbiology, infection, immunology and epidemiology, then shows how to apply these principles for evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) advice and guidance in the clinic. The book has been fully updated in its fourth edition to incorporate the latest research on new and emerging issues.
The clear and concise explanations in this book make it suitable for all clinicians needing to apply IPC principles in their work, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, IPC practitioners and clinical scientists.
Key features
Key features
- Comprehensive guide to key principles – all clearly linked to clinical practice
- Clearly written and accessible for nurses, allied health professionals and infection control specialists
- Relevant to both hospital and community settings
- Heavily referenced with the latest research – an ideal resource for evidence-based practice
- Covers the science underpinning IPC, including microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, immunology and epidemiology
- Includes a wide range of important pathogens
- Presents the fundamental components of IPC programmes, including risk management, surveillance, outbreak management, motivating behaviour change, and quality improvement
- Covers the principles of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, including the application of new technologies such as UV and HPV and special problems such as linen and flexible endoscopes
Readership
Readership
Nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, IPC practitioners and clinical scientists.
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Microbiology
2. The Microbiology Laboratory
3. Epidemiology of Healthcare-Associated Infection
4. Delivering an Infection Prevention and Control Programme
5. The Immune System and the Immunocompromised Patient
6. A Guide to Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
7. Microorganisms and Their Control: Bacteria
8. Microorganisms and Their Control: Fungi, Viruses and Ectoparasites
9. Standard Infection Control Precautions
10. Preventing Wound Infection
11. Preventing Infection Associated With Intravascular Therapy
12. Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection
13. Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
14. Preventing Gastrointestinal Infection
15. Transmission-Based Infection Control Precautions
16. Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation
17. Infection Prevention and Control in the Built Environment
2. The Microbiology Laboratory
3. Epidemiology of Healthcare-Associated Infection
4. Delivering an Infection Prevention and Control Programme
5. The Immune System and the Immunocompromised Patient
6. A Guide to Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
7. Microorganisms and Their Control: Bacteria
8. Microorganisms and Their Control: Fungi, Viruses and Ectoparasites
9. Standard Infection Control Precautions
10. Preventing Wound Infection
11. Preventing Infection Associated With Intravascular Therapy
12. Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection
13. Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
14. Preventing Gastrointestinal Infection
15. Transmission-Based Infection Control Precautions
16. Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilisation
17. Infection Prevention and Control in the Built Environment
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: September 18, 2026
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Jennie Wilson
Jennie Wilson has a first degree in microbiology, a Master’s in Public Health, PhD in surveillance of healthcare associated infection (HCAI) and is a registered nurse. She has 30 years’ experience in infection prevention & control (IPC), has worked as a senior IPC practitioner in NHS Trusts in London and was a key player in establishing the first national surveillance programmes on HCAI in England.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Healthcare Epidemiology, College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, University of West London, UK