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. 2006 Apr;27(4):421-3.
doi: 10.1086/503387. Epub 2006 Mar 24.

Prevalence of nosocomial infections in high-risk units in the university clinical center of Kosova

L Raka  1 , D Zoutman, G Mulliqi, S Krasniqi, I Dedushaj, N Raka, S Ahmeti, M Shala, A Vishaj, Y Elezi
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Prevalence of nosocomial infections in high-risk units in the university clinical center of Kosova

L Raka et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2006 Apr.

Abstract

A point-prevalence study was performed to determine the prevalence of nosocomial infections in University Clinical Center of Kosova. Of 167 surveyed patients, 27 had a total of 29 nosocomial infections, with an overall prevalence rate of 17.4%. Nosocomial bloodstream infections were most prevalent (62%). The prevalence was highest among neonates in intensive-care units (77.8%).

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