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Risk factors for health care–associated infections: From better knowledge to better prevention

Highlights • Transfer from another hospital, skin problems, having a urinary catheter, and having a central line were the most significant risk factors for health care–associated infections present at admission. • Having a central line was the main risk factor for health care–associated infections a...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2017-10, Vol.45 (10), p.e103-e107
Main Authors: Ferreira, Etelvina, MSc, Pina, Elaine, MD, Sousa-Uva, Mafalda, PhD, Sousa-Uva, António, MD, PhD
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Language:English
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Summary:Highlights • Transfer from another hospital, skin problems, having a urinary catheter, and having a central line were the most significant risk factors for health care–associated infections present at admission. • Having a central line was the main risk factor for health care–associated infections acquired during hospitalization. • This study represents one of the first in Portugal to estimate the association between factors present at admission and during hospital stay in the development of health care–associated infections. • This study may contribute to the design of an infection risk assessment tool to be applied in the future.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2017.03.036