What is clostridium difficile infection?
Clostridium Difficile, also known as C. difficile, is a type of bacteria that forms an infection in the large intestine or colon.
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What is CAUTI and why if you use a urinary catheter, you have an increased risk of contracting it.
It is estimated that about 75% of urinary tract infections are associated with the use of a urinary catheter.
What are Healthcare-Associated Infections?
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections acquired while hospitalized, and generally occur 48 hours after admittance.
What are surgical site infections
A surgical site infection (SSI) is an infection that occurs on the part of the body where the surgery was performed.
Preventing nosocomial infections.
Nosocomial infections, also known as “healthcare-associated infections (“HAIs”)” often refer to infections people get as they receive health care for another condition in any healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities