Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs): Prevention, Control, and Antibiotic Stewardship
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 3732
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), also known as nosocomial infections, are a significant concern within the healthcare industry worldwide. HAIs can lead to severe complications, prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and even mortality.
The prevention, control, and antibiotic stewardship of HAIs are essential in safeguarding patient health and the integrity of healthcare systems. By implementing strict infection control measures, responsible antibiotic use, and sterile procedural techniques, healthcare facilities can significantly reduce the incidence of HAIs, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the global fight against antibiotic resistance. Addressing HAIs remains a top priority in healthcare, as it is essential for providing safe and effective medical care to all patients.
This Special Issue seeks manuscript submissions that further our knowledge of the prevention and treatment of healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic stewardship in all healthcare settings.
Dr. Hosoon Choi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- healthcare-associated infections
- antibiotic stewardship
- antibiotics
- prevention
- control
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