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Public HealthInfectious Disease ControlInfectious DiseasesInfection PreventionPublic Health SurveillanceHealthcare-associated InfectionsHospital SurveillanceHospital-acquired InfectionsInfection SurveillanceInfectious Disease SurveillanceNosocomial InfectionsClinical Infection SurveillanceHospital EpidemiologyHospital Infection PreventionHospital Stay DurationIncidence Of Hospital InfectionsInfection Control SurveillancePermanent Disability RatingsPermanent Total Disability
Infections acquired in hospitals are recognised to be associated with significant morbidity, resulting in extended length of hospital stay, pain, discomfort and sometimes prolonged or permanent disability