Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are infections which development is favoured by a hospital environment, such as one acquired by a patient during a hospital stay. They are one of the most frequent adverse events in healthcare and lead to serious threats to patient safety and care efficiency. Even though HAIs cause lots of problems in Europe, the incidence of HAIs is even higher in developing countries, such as in many Asian countries. The increasing prevalence of HAIs in Asia increases the health care costs and the morbidity and mortality of patients.
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