Laboratory-Acquired Infections History, Incidence, Causes and Prevention

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A resource for people in charge of safety in microbiological laboratories, updated to incorporate new infections, developments in risk assessment, and (British) legal requirements since 1988 (first published in 1983). Considers routes of infection, the use of equipment, transport, decontamination, and the safe disposal of infectious material. Larger topics include the overall management of a safe working environment; more specific ones includes protection against hepatitis and HIV. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)