Outbreaks of healthcare-associated infections linked to water-containing hospital equipment: a literature review
Abstract Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Water in the environment can be a source of infection linked to outbreaks and environmental transmission in hospitals. Water safety in hospitals remains a challeng...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00935-6 |