Jump to the search
Jump to the main navigation
Jump to the main navigation
Jump to the main content
Jump to the footer

Glossary

Contact infection

Infection due to contact with pathogens. The transmission of microorganisms can occur directly from human to human via airborne or smear infections.

Contact infection

Back to overview

This might also interest you

Eradicating HAIs – the challenge ahead

Doctors in personal protective equipment walking down a hospital hallway

In an interview with HARTMANN professor Ojan Assadian reflects on the current state of fighting HAIs and the challenges ahead.

The Mission: Infection Prevention Podcast

On World Patient Safety Day 2021, the first episode of the Mission: Infection Prevention podcast series is about patient safety.

Cost Calculator

Surgical hand preparation in the operating room (OR) is crucial for preventing surgical site infections. While traditional methods involved intense scrubbing, modern guidelines recommend alcohol-based hand rubs. Discover the importance of proper hand hygiene in the OR to reduce infection risks.