The incidence of nosocomial bloodstream infection and urinary tract infection in Australian hospitals before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interrupted time series study

ConclusionThese mixed findings reflect the uncertainty of the effect the pandemic has had on HAI ’s. Factors to consider in this analysis include local epidemiology, differences between public and private sector facilities, changes in patient populations and profiles between hospitals, and timing of enhanced IPC interventions. Future studies which factor in these differences may provide furth er insight on the effect of COVID-19 on HAIs.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research