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Journal of Infectious Diseases & Therapy |ISSN: 2332-0877 | Volume 6
June 25-26, 2018 | Vancouver, Canada
3
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International Conference on
2
nd
International Conference on
Infection, Disease Control and Prevention
Microbial Pathogenesis & Infectious Diseases
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Prevention of healthcare-associated infections in neonates: Room for improvement
Jency Suraj
Corniche Maternity Hospital, UAE
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nfants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are highly susceptible to infection due to the immaturity of their immune systems.
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are majorly associated with prolonged hospital stay, and could be a potential significant
risk factor for neurological development problems and death. Improving HCAI control is a priority for NICUs. Many factors
contribute to the occurrence of HCAIs in neonates such as poor hand hygiene, low nurse infant ratios, environmental contamination
and unnecessary use of antibiotics. Prevention of HCAIs is based on improving neonatal management, avoiding unnecessary usage
of central venous catheters, restriction in usage of antibiotics and H2 blockers, and introducing antifungal prophylaxis if necessary.
Quality improvement interventions to reduce HCAIs in neonates seem to be the cornerstone of infection control.
jensysuraj@gmail.comJ Infect Dis Ther 2018, Volume 6
DOI: 10.4172/2332-0877-C2-042