How Many Patients Acquire an Infection While Being Hospitalized?

How Many Patients Acquire an Infection While Being Hospitalized? (1:04)

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.

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