Chapter 125. Health Care– Associated Infections (Part 1) Harrison's Internal Medicine Chapter

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Chapter 125. Health Care– Associated Infections (Part 1)Harrisons Internal Medicine Chapter 125. Health Care–Associated InfectionsHealth Care–Associated Infections: IntroductionThe costs of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) and other health care– associated infections are great. It is estimated that these infections affect 2 million patients, cost $4.5 billion, and contribute to 88,000 deaths in U.S. hospitals annually. Efforts to lower infection risks have been challenged by the growing numbers of immunocompromised patients, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, fungal and viral superinfections, and invasive devices and procedures. Nevertheless, evidence-based guidelines for prevention and control are available (Table 125-1);according to some estimates, consistent application of these guidelines may reduce...
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