Nosocomial infections in the intensive care units

Background/Aim. The risk for nosocomial infections (NIs) is 5-10 times higher in patients hospitalized in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) than in patients staying in other wards. The higher incidence rates of NIs in the ICUs may be explained by the fact that the patients in the ICUs have more severe...

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Main Authors: Jovanović Biljana, Mazić Nataša, Mioljević Vesna, Obrenović Jelena, Jovanović Snežana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2006-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2006/0042-84500602132J.pdf