Patterns and outcomes of health-care associated infections in the medical wards at Bugando medical centre: a longitudinal cohort study

ConclusionWe observed a low prevalence of HCAIs among adult patients admitted to medical wards in our setting. Central-line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter-associated urinary tract infections are common HCAIs. Significantly, older patients are at higher risk of acquiring HCAIs as well as patients with HCAIs had long duration of hospital stays.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research