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Nosocomial Infection

Nosocomial infections, also termed healthcare-associated infections, are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving care in a hospital or other healthcare facility and that were not present or incubating at the time of admission. They are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and increased heal…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 8 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 27× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2690-4721 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Nosocomial infections, also termed healthcare-associated infections, are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving care in a hospital or other healthcare facility and that were not present or incubating at the time of admission. They are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare cost, and they can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, including organisms such as Candida species and Gram-negative bacteria encountered in clinical settings. The most common categories include urinary tract infections, frequently associated with catheterization and with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing organisms; surgical-site and device- or implant-related infections, such as those involving stents; bloodstream infections; and pneumonia. A defining and escalating challenge is antimicrobial resistance, exemplified by the spread of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, which limits treatment options and worsens outcomes. Risk is heightened by invasive procedures, indwelling devices, immunosuppression, prolonged hospitalization, and the selective pressure of antibiotic use. Prevention and control depend on rigorous infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, aseptic technique, environmental and device management, surveillance, and antimicrobial stewardship, with the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers being critical determinants, as demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accurate microbiological identification and susceptibility testing guide treatment. Reducing nosocomial infection therefore requires combined clinical, microbiological, and institutional strategies to protect vulnerable patients and curb the emergence of resistant pathogens.

Research published in this journal

8 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 8 articles above have been cited 27 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Clinical Microbiology (ISSN 2690-4721).

Journal editorial board
Tonmoy Debnath · Taiwan A.C. Matin · United States Sandeep Misra · United States

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