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The burden of healthcare‐associated infections in European long‐term care facilities.

Moro, M L.
Jans, B
Cookson, B
Fabry, J
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Since 2006, several projects have been initiated in Europe to describe the distribution and characteristics of infection control programs in long‐term care facilities and to quantify the burden of infections, antimicrobial resistance, and antimicrobial use in long‐term care facilities. This article summarizes the results and activities that are underway.

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2010-11-01
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Anti-Bacterial Agents, Cross Infection, Drug Resistance, Europe, Humans, Infection Control, nursing homes, Surveys and Questionnaires
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