2007 · 15 citations · 13 references
Veterinary MedicineInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyAntimicrobial PharmacotherapyAntimicrobial StewardshipInfection PreventionHealthcare-associated Infection PreventionHealthcare-associated InfectionsHospital-acquired InfectionsInfection ManagementNosocomial Infection EpidemiologyNosocomial InfectionsEconomic Burden Of DiseaseEconomic Burden Of IllnessHospital Stay DurationTertiary Care Organization
Introduction: Nosocomial infection (NI) is defined as an infection developing in hospitalized patients, neither present nor in incubation at the time of their admission. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. NI is among the most difficult problems confronting clinicians
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