8^th European Congress on Infectious Diseases (CPD Accredited)

Nosocomial Infections are infections that a person acquires while hospitalized for another condition. They are also referred to as healthcare-associated infections or hospital-acquired infections. Patients and healthcare workers can introduce and spread pathogens within the hospital. Common nosocomial infections include:

• Urinary tract infections
• Respiratory pneumonia
• Surgical site wound infections
• Bacteremia