Infection Prevention

Biological agents is a collective term for microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Biological agents can be harmful to humans. They can cause infectious diseases. In healthcare, you may come into contact with biological agents. Here you can read about the measures you can take to minimize health risks.

Infection prevention has two important goals:

1. To avoid becoming ill due to your work (aimed at those at risk).
2. To prevent further spread among colleagues and patients (aimed at those who may transmit infection).