| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2638150 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
To appreciate the current advances in the field of health care epidemiology, it is important to understand the history of hospital infection control. Available historical sources were reviewed for 4 different historical time periods: medieval, early modern, progressive, and post–World War II. Hospital settings for the time periods are described, with particular emphasis on the conditions related to hospital infections.
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Authors
Philip W. Smith, Kristin Watkins, Angela Hewlett,