Key Takeaways

  • Infections can enter the body via different routes (local, focal, and systematically).


    

  • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have unique features that call for responsive measures. 
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  • Healthcare providers should be aware of the chain of transmission and common ways HAIs spread in the healthcare setting. 
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  • Prevention of HAI is key to disrupting the chain of transmission of HAIs. 
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