Which is the most common site of hospital acquired infection?
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Review articleNosocomial infections: Epidemiology, prevention, control and surveillanceUnder a Creative Commons license Open access AbstractNosocomial infections or healthcare associated infections occur in patients under medical care. These infections occur worldwide both in developed and developing countries. Nosocomial infections accounts for 7% in developed and 10% in developing countries. As these infections occur during hospital stay, they cause prolonged stay, disability, and economic burden. Frequently prevalent infections include central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, surgical site infections and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Nosocomial pathogens include bacteria, viruses and fungal parasites. According to WHO estimates, approximately 15% of all hospitalized patients suffer from these infections. During hospitalization, patient is exposed to pathogens through different sources environment, healthcare staff, and other infected patients. Transmission of these infections should be restricted for prevention. Hospital waste serves as potential source of pathogens and about 20%–25% of hospital waste is termed as hazardous. Nosocomial infections can be controlled by practicing infection control programs, keep check on antimicrobial use and its resistance, adopting antibiotic control policy. Efficient surveillance system can play its part at national and international level. Efforts are required by all stakeholders to prevent and control nosocomial infections. KeywordsNosocomial infections Control strategies Hospital acquired infections Pathogens Healthcare Cited by (0)© 2017 Hainan Medical University. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. Skip to content
What Are the Most Common Types of Hospital Acquired Infections?What is the cause of hospital-acquired infections?Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are often caused by bacteria and other pathogens that are prevalent in a healthcare environment. When a patient is ill or injured, they may have a compromised immune system that is not successful in fighting off these infections when they are exposed to them. A patient may develop an infection in hospitals that are not as clean as they should be, or when the medical staff fails to follow best practices in preventing HAIs. Common types of hospital-acquired infectionsSome of the most common types of HAIs include the following:
The CDC conducts an annual National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report (HAI Progress Report), which provides state and national progress in preventing HAIs. Some of the highlights of the 2014 data include:
In 2014, there were approximately 722,000 HAIs in acute care hospitals in the United States, and 75,000 patients with HAIs died during their hospitalizations. The CDC tracks HAIs on a state-by-state basis. For 2014, here are a few highlights for Washington, D.C: Of the 12 reporting hospitals in the District of Columbia, 8 hospitals had a 40 percent lower SIR (standard infection ratio) for CLABSIs than the national SIR, 7 hospitals had a 2 percent higher SIR than the national rate for CAUTIs, and 8 hospitals had a 5 percent lower MRSA SIR vs. the national rate. The District of Columbia is taking action to prevent these specific HAIs:
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Which is the most common body site for HAIs?Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common type of HAI. They affect the urinary tract (kidneys, bladders, urethra and ureters).
What are the most common types of hospital associated infections?The most common infections associated with healthcare facilities include catheter-associated urinary tract infections; central line-associated bloodstream infections, surgical site infections, and pneumonia.
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