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. 2011 Oct;32(10):1039-41.
doi: 10.1086/661915. Epub 2011 Aug 10.

A point-prevalence study on healthcare-associated infections in Vietnam: public health implications

Truong Anh Thu  1 , Nguyen Viet Hung, Nguyen Ngo Quang, Lennox K Archibald, Le Thi Thanh Thuy, Harun-Or-Rashid, Junichi Sakamoto
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A point-prevalence study on healthcare-associated infections in Vietnam: public health implications

Truong Anh Thu et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011 Oct.

Abstract

During 2008, a point-prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) was conducted in 36 Vietnamese hospitals. Of 7,571 inpatients, 590 (7.8%) had HAIs, including pneumonia (41.9%) and surgical-site infections (27.5%). Device use was a significant risk factor; gram-negative microorganisms predominated. A national reporting system needs to be established for monitoring HAIs and enhancing patient outcomes.

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