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Diana Vilar-Compte1, Adrián Camacho-Ortiz2, Samuel Ponce-de-León3
1Epidemiología Hospitalaria, Departamento de Infectología, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Av. San Fernando 22, Col. Sección XVI, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico. diana_vilar@yahoo.com.mx.
Current Infectious Disease Reports
|April 13, 2017
Summary
Health care-related infections (HCRI) are a significant global health problem, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Addressing HCRI requires improved infrastructure, resources, and trained personnel to reduce patient and system impact.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Global Health
Background:
- Health care-related infections (HCRI) represent a substantial and often underestimated global health challenge.
- Low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) bear a disproportionately high burden of HCRI compared to developed nations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current status and challenges of health care-related infections (HCRI) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
Main Methods:
- This review synthesizes existing data and literature on HCRI prevalence and impact in LMIC.
- Analysis of challenges and progress in infection control strategies within LMIC healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- HCRI prevalence in LMIC ranges from 5.7% to 19.1%, significantly impacting patients, families, and healthcare systems.
- Despite progress and increased awareness, substantial gaps persist in essential resources like surveillance, supplies, and trained staff.
Conclusions:
- Urgent improvements are needed in healthcare infrastructure, resource availability, and personnel training to effectively combat HCRI in LMIC.
- Enhanced political commitment and functional infection control programs are critical for mitigating the HCRI burden in these regions.
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