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Review
. 2013 Aug;57(4):579-85.
doi: 10.1093/cid/cit290. Epub 2013 May 7.

Infection prevention in the cancer center

Kerri A Thom  1 , Michael Kleinberg, Mary-Claire Roghmann
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Review

Infection prevention in the cancer center

Kerri A Thom et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2013 Aug.

Abstract

Cancer patients are frequently immunosuppressed and at risk for a wide range of opportunistic and healthcare-associated infections. A good infection prevention program is extremely important to reduce risk of infection. This review focuses on infection prevention measures specific to patients, healthcare personnel, and visitors in the cancer center.

Keywords: cancer center; immune suppressed; infection prevention.

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Key components of an infection prevention program in the cancer center.
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