Healthcare-associated infections

Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) are bacterial infections that commonly occur as a direct result of healthcare interventions (such as medical or surgical treatment), or from being in contact with a healthcare setting. They are the most well-known healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). HCAIs pose a serious risk to patients, staff and visitors, can incur high costs for the NHS, and can cause significant morbidity to those infected. The emergence of new infections also poses a risk to patients and staff, as highlighted by the transmission of Covid-19 in health and care settings during the pandemic. As a result, infection prevention and control is a key priority for the NHS.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news