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What is another term for Nosocomial infections?
When do Nosocomial infections occur?
Who can acquire Nosocomial infections during health care delivery?
What is a complication seen with Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
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Approximately how many patients are affected by HAIs in the UK?
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Study Notes
Nosocomial Infections
- Another term for nosocomial infections is Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Nosocomial infections occur during the provision of health care services, often while patients are in a hospital or healthcare facility.
Affected Populations
- Patients receiving medical treatment in healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient clinics, can acquire nosocomial infections.
- Individuals with weakened immune systems, surgical patients, and those with prolonged hospital stays are particularly vulnerable.
Complications of HAIs
- A common complication associated with healthcare-associated infections is increased morbidity and mortality.
- HAIs can lead to prolonged hospitalization, additional medical interventions, and increased healthcare costs.
Impact of HAIs in the UK
- Approximately 300,000 patients are affected by healthcare-associated infections annually in the UK, highlighting a significant public health issue.
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Test your knowledge about nosocomial infections with this quiz. Topics include definitions, epidemiology, predisposing factors, routes of transmission, etiology, outbreak investigations, prevention, and control.
