Healthcareassociated infections in paediatric and neonatal wards: A point prevalence survey at four South African hospitals

Healthcareassociated infections in paediatric and neonatal wards: A point prevalence survey at four South African hospitals

Background. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) cause substantial morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. The prevalence of neonatal/paediatric HAI at South African (SA) district and regional hospitals is unknown.Objectives. To document HAI rates, antimicrobial use for HAI, infection preventi...

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Main Authors: C Olivier, H Kunneke, N O'Connell, E von Delft, M Wates, A Dramowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2018-04-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12281/8467

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