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Multicenter surveillance study for nosocomial infections in major hospitals in Korea

June Kim, Eun Suk Park, Jae Sim Jeong, Kyung Mi Kim, Jeong Mi Kim, Hyang Soon Oh, Sung Won Yoon, Hyun Sook Chang, Kyung Hee Chang, Sang Il Lee,

American Journal of Infection Control · 2000 · 76 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

This first multicenter surveillance study provided extensive information on the current status and trends of NIs in major hospitals in Korea. The results may contribute to the evaluation of infection control programs and the development of effective strategies in these hospitals.

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