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INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONS |
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Document originally prepared in May 2008 by the 污污草莓视频 University Teaching Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Working Group. Revised in October 2012 by Dorothy L. Moore, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, 污污草莓视频 University, Associate Physician in Child and Adolescent Infection Prevention, Montreal Children's Hospital of the 污污草莓视频 University Health Centre |
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During clinical rotations, the risk of exposure to serious infections is low. However, to ensure maximum protection, the universal precautions described below must be followed. Blood and body fluids from all patients, regardless of diagnosis, are considered contaminated and must be handled with care. |
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