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What is the definition of HAIs (NIs) in the context of the text?
Infections brought in or picked up in hospital
What is the definition of a fomite as per the text?
An inanimate object contaminated with infectious organisms
What is the risk associated with sharing a hospital room with another person?
Increased risk of acquiring hospital-acquired infections
What is the estimated number of deaths per year resulting from hospital-acquired infections in Canadian hospitals?
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What is the primary exogenous source of microorganisms according to the text?
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What is the primary exogenous source of microorganisms according to the text?
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What is the estimated number of deaths per year resulting from hospital-acquired infections in Canadian hospitals?
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What is the definition of a fomite as per the text?
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What raises the risk of getting a hospital-acquired infection according to the text?
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What is the direct cost of hospital-acquired infections annually in Canadian hospitals?
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