2011
DOI: 10.2471/blt.11.088179
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Health-care-associated infection in Africa: a systematic review

Abstract: To assess the epidemiology of endemic health-care-associated infection (HAI) in Africa

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“…As reflected on table 1, the mininum age of the subjects ranged from 11years to 65years with mean age of 38years .Over 39% were in the age group (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20), over 77% of the subjects were females and 74.8% were married. On the educational level, 59.8% hold senior secondary while 14.96% hold no formal education.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…As reflected on table 1, the mininum age of the subjects ranged from 11years to 65years with mean age of 38years .Over 39% were in the age group (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20), over 77% of the subjects were females and 74.8% were married. On the educational level, 59.8% hold senior secondary while 14.96% hold no formal education.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Infections occurring more than 48 hours after admission are usually considered nosocomial. Hospital acquired infections (HAI) and health care associated infections (HCAI) also include occupational infections among health facility staff [2]. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Microbial contaminants have been reported to survive on dry surfaces including those commonly touched by healthcare staff and patients for prolong periods and serve as source of hand transfer of microorganisms known to cause infections [5]. The most common organisms that cause hospital acquired infections are Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas spp [2]. These infections significantly affect the resource needs of hospitalized patients.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The prevalence of HAIs is higher in developing countries, particularly in Africa, compared to the developed world [2][3]. HAIs cause approximately 100,000 deaths per year in developed countries such as the United States [4].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%