Authors :
Brahimi G.; Ait Seddik S.; Chabane K.; Slaouti S.; Abdous I.; Bensaissa M; Bekka K.; Haifi A.; Mazouz F.Z; Seniane S.S.; Anza H.K; Hamoudi S.
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 2 - February
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10643039
Abstract :
The risk of contracting an infection in the
hospital has always existed. It has increased with the
evolution of patient care practices. The objectives of
our study were to determine the prevalence rate
of nosocomial infections in our establishment, to
know the most frequent sites of these infections
and their prevalence, to determine the
microorganisms and to study the risk factors linked
to these infections.
This is a descriptive cross-sectional survey
measuring the instantaneous prevalence of NI
(nosocomial infections) “on a given day”. Data collection
took place from 28th May to 15th june 2023 with a single
pass per service. Only the microbiological results were
subsequently documented. The survey concerned 20
hospitalization departments and all patients hospitalized
for more than 48 hours. The definitions of hospital
infection were based on those from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data were
entered and analyzed using Epi data 3.0 and Epi data
analysis software.
A total of 393 patients were hospitalized, among
them 237 were included in the study (hospitalized for
more than 48 hours), i.e. a rate of 60.30%. The study
population was relatively young with an average age of
41.9 ± 22.54 years. The overall prevalence rate was 5.9%.
Overall, pulmonary infections (28.5%) were the most
common. Pediatric services recorded a particularly high
prevalence (16%) after hematology (25%). On the day of
the survey, 54.4% of patients were under antibiotic
treatment, including 51.2% with an empirical indication.
The most frequently isolated germs were Escherichia coli
(27.2%) and Acinetobacter Baumanii (27.2%),
Staphylococcus aureus (18.18%). The occurrence of a
nosocomial infection was significantly associated with
immunosuppression and the presence of a central venous
catheter. This study allowed us to better understand local
specificities by highlighting services presenting particular
risks and certain practices, in particular the frequent
prescription of antibiotics.
Keywords :
Prevalence, Nosocomial Infections, Risk Factors, Microorganisms, University Hospital Center.
The risk of contracting an infection in the
hospital has always existed. It has increased with the
evolution of patient care practices. The objectives of
our study were to determine the prevalence rate
of nosocomial infections in our establishment, to
know the most frequent sites of these infections
and their prevalence, to determine the
microorganisms and to study the risk factors linked
to these infections.
This is a descriptive cross-sectional survey
measuring the instantaneous prevalence of NI
(nosocomial infections) “on a given day”. Data collection
took place from 28th May to 15th june 2023 with a single
pass per service. Only the microbiological results were
subsequently documented. The survey concerned 20
hospitalization departments and all patients hospitalized
for more than 48 hours. The definitions of hospital
infection were based on those from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data were
entered and analyzed using Epi data 3.0 and Epi data
analysis software.
A total of 393 patients were hospitalized, among
them 237 were included in the study (hospitalized for
more than 48 hours), i.e. a rate of 60.30%. The study
population was relatively young with an average age of
41.9 ± 22.54 years. The overall prevalence rate was 5.9%.
Overall, pulmonary infections (28.5%) were the most
common. Pediatric services recorded a particularly high
prevalence (16%) after hematology (25%). On the day of
the survey, 54.4% of patients were under antibiotic
treatment, including 51.2% with an empirical indication.
The most frequently isolated germs were Escherichia coli
(27.2%) and Acinetobacter Baumanii (27.2%),
Staphylococcus aureus (18.18%). The occurrence of a
nosocomial infection was significantly associated with
immunosuppression and the presence of a central venous
catheter. This study allowed us to better understand local
specificities by highlighting services presenting particular
risks and certain practices, in particular the frequent
prescription of antibiotics.
Keywords :
Prevalence, Nosocomial Infections, Risk Factors, Microorganisms, University Hospital Center.
