title: The special problem of hospital infections.
abstract: One in twenty patients admitted to hospital will develop an infection. Hospital-associated infections have a significant effect on patient morbidity, with consequent economic implications. Both indigenous flora and cross infection represent significant sources of infection. It is of prime importance to identify the patient at risk and institute preventative measures.
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004755:Enterobacteriaceae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D012306:Risk; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification