Nosocomial Infections
Jul.25, 2009 in
Bacterial Infectious Diseases (Including Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Legionella Infections)
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A nosocomial infection is one that is acquired in a hospital. This subject is extremely important but cannot be covered in detail in a book that concentrates on laboratory tests. The most common cause of nosocomial infection is the indwelling urinary catheter. Some other important factors are surgery, long-term indwelling vascular catheters or equipment, conditions […]