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Outbreak preparedness & control

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

 

  • Excerpts of WHO publication ‘Infection Control for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers in the African Health Care Setting‘ that are useful references for hospital infection control in the event of SARS 

PDF of the full set of excerpts (981 KB)

by chapters:

Contents - (PDF, 171 KB)

Disinfect Reusable Supplies and Equipment - (PDF, 146 KB)

Dispose of Waste Safely - (PDF, 92 KB)

Isolate the Patient - (PDF, 100 KB)

Wear Protective Clothing - (PDF, 474 KB)

Use Safe burial practices - (PDF, 61 KB)

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