| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3796762 | Medical Clinics of North America | 2008 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Health care–acquired infections present a tremendous challenge to the care of hospitalized patients. Unfortunately, the risk of acquiring a health care–associated infection (HAI) is rising. The vast majority of HAI are of four types: urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia. This chapter aims to provide current data and strategies relating to the prevention of HAIs among hospitalized patients.
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Authors
Leanne B. Gasink, Ebbing Lautenbach,