Manual of Infection Prevention and Control

Abstract Healthcare delivery has transformed dramatically over the past three decades, improving survival among vulnerable populations. At the same time, widespread and inappropriate use of antimicrobial agents has accelerated antimicrobial resistance. The Covid-19 pandemic, together with the ongoing emergence of novel pathogens such as mpox and Candidozyma auris, has further underscored the global importance of the implementation of evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) in both healthcare and community settings. This fifth edition of the Manual of Infection Prevention and Control has been comprehensively revised in light of lessons learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic, novel pathogens, and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. The content has been fully updated. A new chapter on antimicrobial stewardship ventilation and a chapter on water safety have been added. The book is an invaluable resource for providing a comprehensive, practical, and accessible guide to IPC across all healthcare settings. The book is an essential reference for IPC practitioners, clinicians, nurses, occupational and environmental health officers, general practitioners, educators, and health service managers.