Healthcare - associated infections: A public health problem
Open Access
- 1 January 2012
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Medknow in Nigerian Medical Journal
- Vol. 53 (2), 59-64
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0300-1652.103543
Abstract
Disinfection and sterilization in hospitals, is of increasing concern. Nosocomial infections can be defined as those occurring within 48 hours of hospital admission, 3 days of discharge or 30 days of an operation. They affect 1 in 10 patients admitted to hospital. Nosocomial infections are associated with a great deal of morbidity, mortality, and increased financial burdenKeywords
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