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Surgical site infections

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). SSIs are associated with longer post-operative hospital stays, may necessitate additional surgical procedures, may require intensive care, and result in higher attributable morbidity and mortality

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are hence an important target for the surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Read more facts about surgical site infections

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Surgical site infections are associated with longer post-operative hospital stays, additional procedures, may require intensive care and often result in higher mortality.

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