How many patients acquire an infection while being hospitalized?
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Health Science Channel answered:About 1 patient in 10 acquires an infection as a direct result of being hospitalized. Complications include: surgical wound infections, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. Watch this video to learn more.
About 1 patient in 10 acquires an infection as a direct result of being hospitalized. Complications include: surgical wound infections, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. Watch this video to learn more. More -
Hospital Safety Score answered:The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that approximately 1 out of every 20 patients will contract an infection while they are in the hospital. Different kinds of infections occur at different rates, and variables in people and conditions contribute to the likelihood of getting an infection in a hospital.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that approximately 1 out of every 20 patients will contract an infection while they are in the hospital. Different kinds of infections occur at different rates, and variables in... More
