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    Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)

    Causes, prevalence and alarming figures

    Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur in connection with medical treatment – whether inpatient or outpatient. They may be caused by the patient’s own microorganisms or by external pathogens from the environment. One major factor: poor hand hygiene.

    The Scale of the problem

    • 42.3% of detected pathogens are Gram-negative bacteria
    • Patients in intensive care units face a four times higher risk
    • Hospital stays are prolonged by up to 29.5 days

    Societal impact

    • $6.5 billion in additional costs each year in the U.S.
    • 99,000 deaths annually in the U.S.
    • A heavy burden on healthcare systems and patients alike

    HAIs: Facts – summarized in one information sheet

    Every year, more than 16 million patients worldwide experience additional hospital days due to healthcare-associated infections. In Europe, these infections cause over 37,000 deaths annually. Our fact sheet highlights the causes, spread, and key figures – clear, concise, and easy to share.

    Knowledge is prevention.
    Download our fact sheet today and help reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

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