Overview
Hospital infections, also referred to as nosocomial infections, are illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other germs that gain access to the body as a result of healthcare, hospitalization, or admission to a medical care facility. Epidemiology is the study of the spread of these infections from person to person, as well as the factors that influence their transmission. Research in hospital infections and epidemiology plays an important role in improving healthcare safety and reducing the spread of disease by identifying the sources of these infections and how they are spread, understanding how to prevent them, and developing strategies for controlling the spread and severity of hospital infections.
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