Nosocomial infections and their control strategies

Old and new strategies for the prevention of nosocomial infections

Nosocomial infections are a significant issue of public health. In Italy, the incidence of nosocomial infections range between 5 and 8% [1]; in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) range between 7 and 24.5% [2]. Nosocomial infection in a newborn is defined as an infection arised after 48-72 hours of hospitalization. The extremely low birth weight (ELBW) neonates have an increased risk of develop...

[Epidemiological characteristics of nosocomial bloodstream infections and their causes].

BACKGROUND/AIM Nosocomial bloodstream infections (BSI) contribute to grater morbidity and mortality rates, as well as to increasing length of hospital stay and health care costs. All patients with nosocomial BSI identified during the one-year period were studed to identify microbiological factors associated with these infections. METHODS A one-year prospective cohort study was performed in pa...

Nosocomial Infections: The Definition Criteria

Nosocomial infections in neonatal intensive care units: cost-effective control strategies in resource-limited countries

Background: Nosocomial infections or hospital-acquired infections constitute a global health problem. They lead to significant morbidity and mortality in both developed and resource-limited countries. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a suitable environment for disseminating these infections; underscoring the need for preventive intervention measures. Objectives: This review aims to hi...

Nosocomial Fungal Infections: Epidemiology, Infection Control, and Prevention.

Invasive fungal infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients and in the immunocompromised population. This article reviews the current epidemiology of nosocomial fungal infections in adult patients, with an emphasis on invasive candidiasis and aspergillosis. Recently published recommendations and guidelines for the control and prevention of these nosocom...