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Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Ambulatory Care: Immunoprophylaxis and Chemoprophylaxis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 June 2016

Tina G. Wald  and
Joanne K. Tobacman
Tina G. Wald
Affiliation:
Geriatrics Section, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin
Joanne K. Tobacman*
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
*
Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Abstract

Objective:

To review the current recommendations for immunoprophylaxis and chemoprophylaxis of infection in adults, including those who are at increased risk from occupation, lifestyle, travel, or pre-existing medical conditions.

Design:

Review of the pertinent literature.

Setting:

Adult ambulatory care.

Conclusions:

Guidelines for the prevention of several diseases including measles, tuberculosis, and bacterial endocarditis recently have been changed. Current recommendations for immunization, immune globulin therapy, and chemotherapy for these and other common infections are reviewed.

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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 13 , Issue 5 , May 1992 , pp. 272 - 281
Copyright
Copyright © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 1992 

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