Imagine going into the hospital to recover from an illness or have some sort of routine surgery performed, only to end up catching a virus that leaves you sicker than when you entered the hospital in the first place. Well, unfortunately, this isn’t as rare as you may think, as viruses such as Norovirus can […]
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How Common Are Hospital Acquired Infections?
Some dangerous infections may develop more readily within the hospital environment, leaving patients susceptible to acquiring them during their stay in hospital. Take a look at how common these types of infections are and how you can help to prevent them. What is a Hospital Acquired Infection? Hospital acquired infections (HAI’s) can be defined as […]