<div> Effective infection control in the healthcare sector is vital to public health, therefore, methods to continually monitor and treat contamination are a major concern of governments and hospitals around the globe. This unique book will bring an understanding of decontamination to a wider audience interested in public health, such as healthcare specialists, scientists or patients. The first set of chapters provides an introduction to decontamination in the international healthcare sector, while part two looks at decontamination practices in hospitals and healthcare settings. The conclusion discusses procedures and protocols for the decontamination of surgical equipment and endoscopes.</div>