Prevalence of Nosocomial Pathogens Associated with Medical Devices at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Atif Haroon,
Reshma Khan,
Om orakash
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Nosocomial infections (NIs), or healthcare-associated infections (HAI), are a significant health challenge in hospital settings, leading to prolonged hospital stays, increased morbidity, and mortality rates. These infections arise from nosocomial pathogens (NPs) colonizing indwelling medical devices, presenting a formidable challenge due to escalating microbial resistance.
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of nosocomial bacterial and fungal pathogens on various indwelling m… Show more
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