bacterial infections Flashcards
hospital acquired infections: explain why hospital patients are particularly at risk, list examples of common hospital acquired infections and explain routes and types of infection caused
define antimicrobial
interferes with growth and reproduction of a microbe
define antibacterial
commonly used to describe agents to reduce or eliminate harmful bacteria
define antibiotic
type of antimicrobial used as medicine (originally naturally occurring compounds)
define healthcare-associated infections
infections occurring after exposure to healthcare
most frequent types of healthcare-associated infections
surgical site infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bloodstream infections, GI infections
effect of hospital-acquired infection on length of stay and cost
much longer and more expensive
sources of infection in hospitals
intervention: lines, catheterisation, intubation, prosthetic material, chemotherapy (make immunocompromised); large numbers of people (dissemination and concentration)
