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What is meant by universal precautions for infection control?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Gown, glove, mask: This is the basic summary.

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Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Universal precaution: These are to prevent blood borne infections. Barrier devices gloves, masks, gowns etc are used.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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