Clinical Infectious Diseases: Open Access

Department of Clinical Infections, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 2JD, UK

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Preventing and Managing Hospital-Acquired Infection Outbreaks: Lessons Learned from an Investigation
  Author(s): Robin Patel*
  
  Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant problem for healthcare systems worldwide, causing significant morbidity, mortality, and financial costs. Outbreak investigations are an essential tool for identifying and controlling HAIs, but they can be complex and challenging to conduct. In this article, we report on the findings of an outbreak investigation of a multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infection in a long-term care facility and highlight the lessons learned from the investigation... Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4559.2022.6.190

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