title: Lessons from recent nosocomial epidemics.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Investigation and Prevention Branch, Hospital Infections Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Richards
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Jarvis