Volume : III, Issue : II, February - 2014

Management and Control of Nosocomial Infections in Hospitals

Dr. Neha Malik, Dr. Satpal

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Nosocomial infections also known as hospital acquired infections are defined as infections which are acquired by a patient during the time spent in the hospital or as a result of hospitalization (after three days of admission). It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Infections may originate from endogenous or exogenous resources i.e. direct contact (from person to person transmission between infected patients), indirect transmission (through equipments, bedclothes, hospital procedures etc.), transmission through air and faeco oral transmission is also common in hospitals. Nosocomial infections are becoming huge problem for hospitals these days. They used to prolong patient stay in hospitals and when cases get worst causes permanent disability and sometimes even death. To make improvements in the quality of care for patients’ rules and regulations should be properly followed and implemented by hospitals. The most common types of hospital acquired infections are: Urinary tract infections, Respiratory tract infections, Surgical wound infections, Blood infections, Skin infections. Nosocomial infection occurs at higher rates in young patients and older adults. Also, with the increased use of invasive procedures patients are acquiring more nosocomial infections.

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Dr. Neha Malik, Dr. Satpal Management and Control of Nosocomial Infections in Hospitals International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.III, Issue.II February 2014

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