Hospital-acquired bacterial infections: Epidemiology and control interventions
Department of Biology, College of Education for Pure Science, University of Kirkuk-Iraq.
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Open Access Research Journal of Life Sciences, 2026, 11(01), 051-057.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjls.2026.11.1.0012
Publication history:
Received on 05 February 2026; revised on 12 March 2026; accepted on 14 March 2026
Abstract:
Nosocomial infections or hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are one of the biggest health burdens around the globe related to higher morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenses. Most HAIs are caused by bacterial pathogens especially in intensive care units and high-risk patients. The increased incidence of antimicrobial resistance also makes treatment and control of infection an even bigger struggle. The review gives a full account of the epidemiology, the key causative pathogens, the risk factors, the dynamics of transmission, and evidence-based prevention and control measures. It is necessary to enhance infection prevention initiatives, antimicrobial stewardship, surveillance, and international cooperation to reduce the consequences of HAIs on the global level.
Keywords:
Hospital; Bacterial; HAIs; Level
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