ABSTRACT
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 239 Important Agents and Prevalence...........................................................................240 Pathways of Transmission ...................................................................................... 241 History of Transmission-Based Precautions ..........................................................242 Bene‚ts of PPE ......................................................................................................244 Shortcomings in Existing Systems and Practices ..................................................244 Reasons for Noncompliance with Good PPE Practice .......................................... 247 Recommended Improvements for PPE Programs ..................................................248 Summary ................................................................................................................249 References ..............................................................................................................250
