NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS (HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS) AND THEIR CONTROL
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Nosocomial infections (NI) or hospital-acquired infections are one of the most urgent and serious problems facing the modern healthcare system. These infections occur during treatment in medical institutions, during the patient's hospitalization or as a result of medical procedures. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of NI, their main types, etiology, risk factors, diagnostics, prevention and treatment. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of modern strategies, best practices and scientifically based approaches developed worldwide to combat NI. The article also contains scientific recommendations that will serve to strengthen infection control in the healthcare system and improve measures to prevent NI.
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