title: [The German Protection against Infection Act (Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG))].
abstract: As a Federal law, the German Protection against Infection Act (Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG)) regulates the prevention and management of infectious diseases in humans. For the physician actively engaged in the management of patients, the requirement to report infectious diseases and the surveillance responsibility for specific nosocomial infections are of particular importance.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Giessen und Marburg GmbH, Standort Marburg.
authors.forename: Klaus
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kerwat
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Just
authors.forename: Hinnerk
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wulf
mesh_terms: D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D018563:Disease Notification / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005858:Germany; D006761:Hospitals / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene / Q000592:standards; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D012941:Social Responsibility