2018-2022 US hospital data reveals increased hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic resistance.
Hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic resistance have risen, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health. Data from 120 US hospitals from Jan 2018 to Dec 2022, including the pandemic period, revealed the increase. To protect yourself, Dr. Nasia Safdar suggests maintaining good hand hygiene, keeping wounds clean and covered, and asking healthcare workers about their handwashing practices.
July 26, 2024
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