A cross infection is the transfer of harmful microorganisms, usually bacteria and viruses. The spread of infections can occur between people, pieces of equipment, or within the body. These ...

People with cystic fibrosis are vulnerable to cross‑infection. Bacteria that are usually harmless to people who don't have cystic fibrosis can be harmful to those who do. Infection can be passed from ...

Author Shila Patel, MSc, BSc, RGN, is clinical nurse specialist, infection control, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Patel, S. (2007) Decontaminating to reduce cross-infection.

Some viruses can easily be transmitted to another person with cystic fibrosis, which is called cross-infection. Cross-infection can occur when someone else with cystic fibrosis coughs or sneezes ...