title: Practical infection control for the 1990s: applying science to government regulations.
abstract: Optimal infection control is achieved more by understanding infectious diseases than by meeting federal and state regulations. A basic review of microbial transmission, aseptic technique and universal precautions provides a better understanding of the rationale behind recommended procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry 48207.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Molinari
mesh_terms: D001207:Asepsis / Q000379:methods; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D003748:Dental Equipment; D003813:Dentistry / Q000592:standards*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology; D018562:Disease Transmission, Infectious; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D005161:Facility Regulation and Control; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration; D016635:Universal Precautions; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D007840:Latex