Healthcare-associated infections in paediatric and neonatal wards: A point prevalence survey at four South African hospitals.

CONCLUSIONS: Neonatal and paediatric HAIs are common adverse events at district and regional hospitals. This at-risk population should be prioritised for HAI surveillance and prevention through improved infection prevention practices and HH compliance. PMID: 29843857 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29843857?dopt=Abstract

Source: South African Medical Journal - June 1, 2018 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research