Decoding of Infection prevention

Since the advent of international jet travel, bacteria and viruses once confined to remote regions have frequently hitched rides with passengers, crossing multiple time zones in a matter of hours. As globalization continues apace, the public health community is redoubling its efforts to contain the...

• The presentation begins with the historical context of infection control, tracing its roots to practices during the Black Death pandemic and early hospital designs. It highlights the limited understanding of disease transmission in those times, with hospitals often viewed as places of death. The significance of Ignaz Semmelweis's introduction of handwashing in reducing maternal mortality is emphasized, along with the evolution of personal protective equipment and quarantine practices.