Publications

HIGHLIGHTS:

Antimicrobial and healthcare associated infections

Healthcare-associated infections continue to be a high priority for the agency. Surveillance data and epidemiological reports are produced for MRSA bacteraemia, CDI, norovirus, glycopeptide-resistant enterococci (GREs), surgical site infections (SSIs) and other organisms causing bloodstream infections.

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›› Antimicrobial and healthcare associated infections

A report on the management of diarrhoea in care homes

Clostridium difficile is a major public health problem and mainly affects elderly patients and those with underlying illnesses. This study aimed to find out how well diarrhoea is managed and treated in nursing and residential homes (care homes), to identify areas where knowledge and practice could be improved.

›› A report on the management of diarrhoea in care homes

Malaria: Information for people travelling overseas

This leaflet contains information about malaria and how to protect yourself and your family when travelling to malaria-risk countries.

›› Malaria: Information for people travelling overseas

Safe supplies: testing the nation

Annual Review from the NHS Blood and Transplant/Health Protection Agency Centre for Infections Epidemiology Unit, 2010

›› Safe supplies: testing the nation