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

Directory of online resources for prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and healthcare-associated infections (HAI)

The directory lists strategies, guidance documents, training courses and research projects on the prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections available online.

Facts

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

Surgical site infections

Directory of online resources for prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and healthcare-associated infections (HAI)

Facts

Surveillance and disease data

Latest outputs

Healthcare-associated infections: surgical site infections - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2017

ECDC calls for continued action to address antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings

Healthcare-associated infections: surgical site infections - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2016

Healthcare-associated infections: surgical site infections - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2015