OVERVIEW OF HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS
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Keywords
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), Pathogen, Types, Prevention
Abstract
Background: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), known as nosocomial infections, are a significant global concern. They manifest within 48 hours of a patient's admission to a healthcare facility. These infections, not present at admission, burden patients, healthcare systems, and communities substantially.
Aim: to understand the types and causes of hospital-acquired infection and how to prevent and control it.
Methods: This is a comprehensive review of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). PubMed and Google Scholar were the databases used for the search process from 2005 to 2021. The terms used in the search were Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), Pathogens, Types, and Prevention.
Conclusion: HAIs comprise various diseases instigated by pathogens, frequently resulting in complications and mortality. The Susceptibility to HAIs is elevated in individuals with chronic disease and those undergoing invasive medical interventions and procedures. Mitigating HAIs demands a proactive and well-coordinated approach from all parties engaged in healthcare provision to ensure patient safety and alleviate the impact of HAIs on healthcare infrastructures
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Abdulrahman Ali Mousa Bakri
Alshati Primary Healthcare Center – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Mohammed Qasem Muqri
Central Sector Administration - Ministry Of Health – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Ahmed Mohammed Qaba Ahmed
Central Sector Administration - Ministry Of Health – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Othman Ahmed Shajiri
Central Sector Administration - Ministry Of Health – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Yahya Bahis Ali Hakami
Al-Madaya Primary Healthcare Center – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Fatimah Mohammed Naseeb
Central Sector Administration - Ministry Of Health – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Hadeel Mohammed Alasri
Rawda South Primary Helthcare Center – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Salma Ali Torki
Rawda South Primary Helthcare Center – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Norah Mohammed Yahya Mobark
Rawda South Primary Helthcare Center – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Anhar Hassan Alfarasani
Alrodh South Primary Healthcare Center – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Hassan Alzagany
Eradah Hospital For Mental Health – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman Hussein Alotaibi
Eradah Hospital For Mental Health – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Meshal Ahmed Al Raqi
Eradah Hospital For Mental Health – Jazan – Saudi Arabia
Samyah Saadi Abdullah Algamdi
Director Of Health Volunteering Management – Albaha – Saudi Arabia