title: Infection prevention and control.
abstract: Nurses are clearly at risk for exposure to HIV through blood and body fluids, and they frequently use needles and sharp objects. In addition, critical care patients are at high risk for nosocomial infections due to other etiologic agents. This article addresses reducing the risk of infection for both nurses and patients using a variety of strategies.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003422:Critical Care; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D016273:Occupational Exposure