Antimicrobial resistance of microorganisms reported in healthcare-associated infections

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6 May 2024

This infographic gives an overview of antimicrobial resistance of microorganisms reported in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in Europe

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Each year, 4.3 million patients in hospitals in the EU/EEA are affected by healthcare-associated infections

6 May 2024

Each year, 4.3 million patients in hospitals in the EU/EEA acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection during their stay in the hospital.

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Healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals

Healthcare-associated infections are infections acquired by patients during their stay in a hospital or another healthcare setting. Although some of these infections can be treated easily, others may more seriously affect a patient’s health, increasing their stay in the hospital and hospital costs, and causing considerable distress to these patients.

Healthcare-associated infections

Healthcare-associated infections are infections acquired by patients during their stay in a hospital or another healthcare setting. More than 3.5 million cases of HAI are estimated to occur in the EU/EEA each year.

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Each year, 4.3 million patients in hospitals in the EU/EEA are affected by healthcare-associated infections

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Healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals

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