Challenges with Surveillance of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Intensive Care Units in South Africa

Challenges with Surveillance of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Intensive Care Units in South Africa

Background. The incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the public health sector in South Africa is not known due to the lack of a surveillance system. We report on the challenges experienced in the implementation of a surveillance system for HAIs in intensive care units (ICUs). Meth...

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Main Authors: Saajida Mahomed, Ozayr Mahomed, A. Willem Sturm, Stephen Knight, Prashini Moodley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/7296317

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