Isolation Table

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Whooping cough (Bordetella pertussis)
Condition Isolation Duration of Isolation Comment

Until 5 days of effective antibiotic therapy

Wound infection
Condition Isolation Duration of Isolation Comment
Major

Duration of illness

“Major” defined as “Dressing does not contain drainage adequately”

Minor or limited

“Minor” defined as “Dressing covers and contains drainage adequately”