This document discusses nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections, including predisposing factors, etiological agents, consequences, prevention, and management. Predisposing factors include underlying diseases, invasive procedures, and acute illnesses. Common etiological agents are MRSA, C. difficile, enterobacteria, pseudomonas, and legionella. Consequences of hospital-acquired infections include serious illness, death, prolonged hospital stays, and additional antibiotic therapy. Prevention focuses on cleaning, sterilization, hygiene, and proper wound and surgical site management. Management involves antibiotic treatment, supportive therapies, device removal if needed, and wound care.
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This document discusses nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections, including predisposing factors, etiological agents, consequences, prevention, and management. Predisposing factors include underlying diseases, invasive procedures, and acute illnesses. Common etiological agents are MRSA, C. difficile, enterobacteria, pseudomonas, and legionella. Consequences of hospital-acquired infections include serious illness, death, prolonged hospital stays, and additional antibiotic therapy. Prevention focuses on cleaning, sterilization, hygiene, and proper wound and surgical site management. Management involves antibiotic treatment, supportive therapies, device removal if needed, and wound care.