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Other, Surveillance data
The surveillance of communicable diseases in the European Union – a long-term strategy (2008-2013)
Published: 26/06/2008 | Source: Eurosurveillance Monthly Release
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Review
Tick-borne encephalitis in Europe and beyond – the epidemiological situation as of 2007
Published: 26/06/2008 | Source: Eurosurveillance Monthly Release
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited
Public leaflet
Clostridium difficile infection Information for hospital patients and visitors
Published: 01/06/2008 | Source: Health Protection Scotland (HPS)
Level of Evidence: Professional opinion
Factsheet
Shigella: infection and infection prevention through hygiene in the home
Published: 01/06/2008 | Source: IFH
Level of Evidence:
Review, Surveillance data
Towards Universal Access: Scaling up priority HIV/AIDS interventions in the health sector. Progress Report 2008
Published: 01/06/2008 | Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Best practice
Tuberculosis and Air Travel: Guidelines for Prevention and Control (Third Edition)
Published: 01/06/2008 | Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Best practice, Review
Prevention of the spread of infection – the need for a family-centred approach to hygiene promotion
Published: 29/05/2008 | Source: Euro Surveillance
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Best practice, Government report, Review
Hepatitis C Action Plan for Scotland Phase II: May 2008 – March 2011
Published: 19/05/2008 | Source: Scottish Executive
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Research study, Surveillance data
Technical Report: Review of Chlamydia Control Activities in EU Countries - Final Report
Published: 10/05/2008 | Source: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Journal article, Surveillance data
HARMONY – the International Union of Microbiology Societies’ European Staphylococcal Typing Network
Published: 08/05/2008 | Source: Euro Surveillance
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Journal article, Research study
Preliminary Findings of a Randomized Trial of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions to Prevent Influenza Transmission in Households
Published: 07/05/2008 | Source: PLoS one
Level of Evidence: RCT
Best practice
Infection Prevention and Control Policy. Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
Published: 06/05/2008 | Source: Welsh Assembly Government
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Factsheet
Campylobacter: infection and infection prevention through hygiene in the home
Published: 01/05/2008 | Source: IFH
Level of Evidence:
Best practice
Screening for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Published: 01/05/2008 | Source: Department of Health (DH)
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Web directory
The ‘1000 Lives Campaign’ (Wales)
Published: 21/04/2008 | Source: Welsh Assembly Government
Level of Evidence: Unspecified
Journal article
Pontiac fever outbreak associated with a spa-pool, United Kingdom, April 2008
Published: 16/04/2008 | Source: Eurosurveillance Monthly Release
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Journal article, Research study, Systematic review
Research in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: The Médecins Sans Frontières/Epicentre Experience
Published: 15/04/2008 | Source: PLoS one
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Factsheet
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about HCAI
Published: 10/04/2008 | Source: National Public Health Service for Wales
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited
Best practice
Guidelines for UK practice for the diagnosis and management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections presenting in the community
Published: 13/03/2008 | Source: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Level of Evidence: Evidence cited, Professional opinion
Web directory
The Scottish Patient Safety Programme
Published: 12/03/2008 | Source: NHS Quality Improvement Scotland
Level of Evidence: Unspecified