Source: www.sproutby.com/2016/02/7-common-hospital-acquired-infections.html


Despite the improved hygiene rates in recent
years, hospital associated infections still pose as
a great threat to the lives of patients in Nigeria.


Healthcare providers have made significant
progress in preventing the spread of hospital
acquired infections also known as nosocomial
infections. Yet, it is almost impossible to avoid
contact with infected person and contaminated
objects or instruments while on admission.

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According to Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, "roughly 1.7 million hospital -
associated infections, from all types of
microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi
combined, contribute to 99,000 deaths each year."


In most cases, hospital acquired infections are
not present in patients at the time of admission
but are contracted through direct or indirect
contact with other patients or hospital staff and
contaminated objects or instruments during their
stay in the hospital.


This post was written to highlight some
microorganisms infections that can be
transmitted in hospitals via air, vectors (insects
for example), and contact with infected people
and contaminated objects.

7 Common Healthcare Associated Infections:

1. Sepsis -- also called blood poisoning is a life
threatening infection mostly caused by bacteria,
but can also be by fungi and viruses.


2. Bloodstream Infections -- is a serious medical
condition caused by the presence of
microorganisms called germs and some other
infectious agents in the blood.


3. Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
-- this infection occurs when bacteria enter the
urinary tract (which is composed of kidneys,
ureters, bladder and urethra).


4. Surgical Site Infection -- commonly called
post - operative infection occurs at the part of the
body where the surgery took place (within few
days after the operation) and it's mostly caused
by microorganisms like bacteria.

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Source: www.sproutby.com/2016/02/7-common-hospital-acquired-infections.html