An infection that is acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility, often occurring after 48 hours of admission or within 30 days after discharge.
Infections acquired during the course of receiving medical care, encompassing nosocomial infections as well as those acquired in other healthcare settings.
The unintentional transmission of infections from healthcare personnel, medical devices, or the healthcare environment to patients.
The ability of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms to resist the effects of antimicrobial medications, complicating the treatment of nosocomial infections.
The transfer of harmful microorganisms from one person, surface, or medical device to another, contributing to the spread of nosocomial infections.
The practice of cleaning hands to prevent the spread of infections, a crucial measure in reducing nosocomial infections among healthcare providers and patients.
Specific measures implemented to prevent the transmission of infectious agents, including the use of personal protective equipment and isolation rooms for patients with contagious diseases.
Individuals working in healthcare settings, including doctors, nurses, technicians, and support staff, who play a key role in preventing and controlling nosocomial infections.
Infection that occurs when bacteria or other pathogens enter the bloodstream through a central venous catheter, a common source of nosocomial infections.
A type of pneumonia that develops in patients on mechanical ventilation, often associated with nosocomial infections.
Infection that occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract through a catheter, a common nosocomial infection in hospitalized patients.