Health Care –Acquired Infections in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and the Role of Infection Prevention and Control

Health care –associated infections (HAIs) account for many morbidity and mortality worldwide, with disproportionate adverse effects in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Many factors contribute to the impact in LMIC, including lack of infrastructure, inconsistent surveillance, deficiency in trained pers onnel and infection control programs, and poverty-related factors. Therefore, optimal approaches must be tailored for LMIC and balance effectiveness and cost in the control of HAIs.
Source: Infectious Diseases Clinics of North America - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research