Multi-Hospital Point Prevalence Study of Healthcare-Associated Infections in 28 Adult Intensive Care Units in Brazil

Conclusion Our study found that the overall prevalence of ICU-acquired infections in surveyed Brazilian hospitals was higher than that reported in most European countries and the USA. A greater proportion of infections were caused by non-fermenting Gram-negative bacteria. These observations, along with a high rate of antimicrobial use, illustrates the urgent need for HAIs to be a priority in the public health agenda of Brazil.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research