Contents : 1 What Is Infection Control and Biosecurity? 3 2 Microbiology Review 21 3 "Links in the Chain" of Disease Transmission 41 4 Zoonotic Diseases 63 5 Disease Prevention Strategies 85 6 Guidelines for Effective Cleaning and Disinfection 107 7 Chemical Disinfectants 129 8 "Best Practice" Procedures Prior to Sterilization of Medical Equipment 145 9 Packaging, Preparation for Sterilization, and Sterile Storage of Medical Equipment 159 10 High-Temperature Sterilization 181 11 Low-Temperature Sterilization 201 12 Processing of Complex Medical Equipment and Specialty Processing 213 13 Surgical Textiles, Linens, and Laundry 237 14 Infection Control: The Surgical Environment and Ancillary Areas 245 Appendix A Medical Term Reference Information 273 Appendix B Common Concentrate Dilutions 277 Appendix C Table of Disease Transmission and Disinfection Guidelines 279 Appendix D Donning and Removal of a Surgical Gown 287 Index 289