Healthcareassociated infections in paediatric and neonatal wards: A point prevalence survey at four South African hospitals
Background. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) cause substantial morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. The prevalence of neonatal/paediatric HAI at South African (SA) district and regional hospitals is unknown.Objectives. To document HAI rates, antimicrobial use for HAI, infection preventi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2018-04-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12281/8467 |