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Current status of the problem of healthcare-associated infections
https://doi.org/10.17021/1992-6499-2025-4-93-107
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the current state of healthcare-associated infections. A review of current domestic and international literature on this topic was conducted. Understanding the relationships between healthcare institutions and the type of healthcare-associated infection, its etiology, epidemiology, and risk factors enables the identification of more effective ways to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections. Assessing risk factors allows for the optimization of the selection of medical procedures, their exposure, the frequency of laboratory diagnostic tests, and antibacterial therapy regimens, both individually and for groups of patients. Currently, it is necessary to develop and implement new solutions for the control of healthcare-associated infections, which will help reduce the length of hospital stays and the number of in-person outpatient visits. One approach to improving the effectiveness of healthcare-associated infection prevention and treatment is continuous microbiological monitoring aimed at identifying hospital strains of pathogens and assessing their susceptibility to antibacterial drugs.
About the Authors
A. M. Morozov
Tver State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Artem M. Morozov, Cand. Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department,
Tver.
A. N. Sergeev
Tver State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexey N. Sergeev, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor, Head of the Department,
Tver.
Yu. V. Chervinets
Tver State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Julia V. Chervinets, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Head of the Department,
Tver.
E. S. Petrukhina
Tver State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina S. Petrukhina, Student,
Tver.
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