In a surgical post-op ward, a patient developed wound infection. Subsequently 3 other patients developed similar infections in the ward. What is the most effective way of preventing the spread of infection?
AFumigation of the ward
BWash OT instruments with 1% perchlorate
CProper hand washing of all ward personnel
DGive IV antibiotics to all patients in the ward
What is the best way to control the MRSA infection in the ward?
AFumigation of ward frequently
BWashing hand before and after attending patients
CWearing masks during invasive procedures in ICU
DVancomycin given empirically to all the patients
A patient in the ICU with a central venous catheter (CVC) develops an infection. Microscopy reveals ovoid budding yeast cells. What is the most likely organism?
ACandida
BStaphylococcus epidermidis
CEscherichia coli
DStaphylococcus aureus
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