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    Abstract:: Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus Each Caused A Sixth of The Infections With Positive Microbiological

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    The study measured the prevalence of hospital-acquired infections in 47 hospitals across 14 countries on 4 continents. Over 28,000 patients were observed by local medical teams. Infection rates varied significantly between hospitals, from 3-21%, with the highest rates occurring in intensive care units (13.3%), surgical wards (13.1%), and orthopedic wards (11.2%). Younger than 1 year and older than 64 had higher rates than other age groups. The most common infections also varied by age. Post-operative wound infection rates ranged from 5.2-34.4% depending on wound classification. Common pathogens included E. coli and S. aureus. 30% of patients were on antibiotics like

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    The study measured the prevalence of hospital-acquired infections in 47 hospitals across 14 countries on 4 continents. Over 28,000 patients were observed by local medical teams. Infection rates varied significantly between hospitals, from 3-21%, with the highest rates occurring in intensive care units (13.3%), surgical wards (13.1%), and orthopedic wards (11.2%). Younger than 1 year and older than 64 had higher rates than other age groups. The most common infections also varied by age. Post-operative wound infection rates ranged from 5.2-34.4% depending on wound classification. Common pathogens included E. coli and S. aureus. 30% of patients were on antibiotics like

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    The study measured the prevalence of hospital-acquired infections in 47 hospitals across 14 countries on 4 continents. Over 28,000 patients were observed by local medical teams. Infection rates varied significantly between hospitals, from 3-21%, with the highest rates occurring in intensive care units (13.3%), surgical wards (13.1%), and orthopedic wards (11.2%). Younger than 1 year and older than 64 had higher rates than other age groups. The most common infections also varied by age. Post-operative wound infection rates ranged from 5.2-34.4% depending on wound classification. Common pathogens included E. coli and S. aureus. 30% of patients were on antibiotics like

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    Abstract:

    The prevalence of hospital-acquired infection was measured in 47 hospitals in 14 countries in four


    continents. The aim was to establish the evidence that hospital infection is a common and serious
    problem throughout the world. Using a standard protocol, 28,861 patients were observed by local
    teams of doctors and nurses in their own hospitals. The prevalence rates in individual hospitals
    varied from 3% to 21% (median 8·4%). The highest rates were seen on intensive care (13·3%),
    surgical (13.1%) and orthopedic wards (11·2%). Children under the age of 1 year (infection
    prevalence 13·5%) and adults over 64 years (prevalence 12·0%) suffered more infection than
    others. In children the commonest infections were of the lower respiratory tract, of the skin and
    gastroenteritis. In the elderly, urinary-tract infections predominated. The prevalence of
    postoperative wound infection in individual hospitals ranged from 5·2% to 34·4%, with even
    greater variation when the wounds were analyzed as clean, clean-contaminated and contaminated.
    The micro-organisms isolated from infected patients were like previous surveys: Escherichia
    coli and Staphylococcus aureus each caused a sixth of the infections with positive microbiological
    results. When examined, 30% of patients were on antimicrobial drugs. Penicillin,
    ampicillin/amoxycillin and gentamicin were the commonest antibiotics used.
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    Information about above quoted Research Study:

    Authors: R.T.Mayon-White, E.Tikomirov, G.Ducel, T.Kereselidze

    Tittle: An international survey of the prevalence of hospital-acquired infection.

    Journal: Journal of Hospital Infection

    Publishing Date: February 1988

    Research Investigation:

    Infections acquired in hospitals becomes very common. The purpose of this research is to
    investigate which departments/areas causes more infection and what common infections normally
    occurs. In the end, conclusion presented with results of survey obtained.

    Research Methodology:

    To carry out survey around 28,861 were observed by team of local doctors at their respective
    hospitals. This survey took place in 4 continents, in 14 countries in total of 47 hospitals. This is
    quite a big sample size with diversity of different places. So, a result obtained using this
    methodology will be considered reliable.

    Statistical results and Sample Size Selected:

    The prevalence rates in individual hospitals varied from 3% to 21% (median 8·4%). Around 13.3%
    of infections spread in intensive care which is quite high, In surgical (13.1%) and orthopedic wards
    (11·2%).

    Children under the age of 1 year (infection prevalence 13·5%) and adults over 64 years (prevalence
    12·0%) suffered more infection than others. In children the commonest infections were of the
    lower respiratory tract, of the skin and gastroenteritis.
    In the elderly, urinary-tract infections predominated. The prevalence of postoperative wound
    infection in individual hospitals ranged from 5·2% to 34·4%, with even greater variation when the
    wounds were analyzed as clean, clean-contaminated and contaminated.

    Population to which it Apply:

    Since sample size is quite big and data taken from different continents and different countries. So,
    the results obtained from this data can be generalized to big population.

    Conclusion and Interpretation:

    Statistical data obtained shows that certain areas have high rate of infectious diseases which leads
    to use of antibiotics. When examined, 30% of patients were on antimicrobial drugs. Penicillin,
    ampicillin/amoxycillin and gentamicin were the commonest antibiotics used. Further statistical
    analysis of obtained data gives better picture before making any decision regarding this data.

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