title: Nosocomial infections.
abstract: Nosocomial infections (NIs) are infections acquired during hospitalization. They are characterized by a high incidence of antimicrobial resistance. The most common NIs are pneumonia and urinary tract, surgical site, and bloodstream infections. Hand hygiene has demonstrated efficacy in reducing NIs.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Veterinary Care Center, Lawndale, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Reid K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Nakamura
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tompkins
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D004351:Drug Resistance; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006762:Hospitals, Animal / Q000592:standards*