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What are common hospital-acquired infections?
Hospital-acquired infections are caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens; the most common types are bloodstream infection (BSI), pneumonia (eg, ventilator-associated pneumonia [VAP]), urinary tract infection (UTI), and surgical site infection (SSI).
How many infections are hospital-acquired?
Each year, about 1 in 25 U.S. hospital patients is diagnosed with at least one infection related to hospital care alone; additional infections occur in other healthcare settings. Many HAIs are caused by the most urgent and serious antibiotic-resistant (AR) bacteria and may lead to sepsis or death.
What are the most common hospital-acquired conditions?
Hospital-Acquired Conditions
- Foreign Object Retained After Surgery.
- Air Embolism.
- Blood Incompatibility.
- Stage III and IV Pressure Ulcers.
- Falls and Trauma. Fractures.
- Manifestations of Poor Glycemic Control. Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vascular Catheter-Associated Infection.
What is the most common type of HAI?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common type of HAI. They affect the urinary tract (kidneys, bladders, urethra and ureters). About 75% of these UTIs are linked to the use of catheters, especially if the catheter is used for a long time.
What are the most common sources of infection?
Common sources of infection Sources, e.g. airborne, blood borne, sexually transmitted, fecal, oral, environment, stagnant water, warm-water systems, animals.
What are the top 10 diseases in India?
List of Top 10 Deadliest Diseases in India
- COVID-19. The COVID-19 or coronavirus is one of the top 10 deadliest infectious diseases globally.
- Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
- Diabetes.
- Respiratory Diseases.
- Malignant and Other Tumors.
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.
- Malaria.