Incidence and risk factors for hospital-acquired infection among paediatric patients in a teaching hospital: a prospective study in southeast Ethiopia

Objectives In order to maximise the prevention of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance, data on the incidence of HAIs are crucial. In Ethiopia, data about the occurrence of HAIs among hospitalised paediatric patients are lacking. We aim to determine the incidence and risk...

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Main Authors: Biniyam Sahiledengle, Fekadu Seyoum, Daniel Abebe, Eshetu Nigussie Geleta, Getahun Negash, Abdurhaman Kalu, Demelash Woldeyohannes, Yohannes Tekalegn, Demisu Zenbaba, Bruce John Edward Quisido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/12/e037997.full