Lessons from recent nosocomial epidemics.
This review describes important examples of recent nosocomial infection epidemics. Current trends suggest that emerging problems in nosocomial infections include increased nosocomial epidemics in out-of-hospital settings, contamination of medical devices and products, and antimicrobial resistance. Increased attention should be focused on outbreak investigations in these areas.
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Investigation and Prevention Branch, Hospital Infections Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA.
Jarvis
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