Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in acute care hospitals in Greece, 2022; results of the third point prevalence survey.
Konstantinos PalaiopanosDimitra KrystallakiKassiani MellouPetros KotoulasChristina-Anna KavakiotiStyliani VorreGeorgia VertsiotiMaria GkovaAntonios MaragkosKyriaki TryfinopoulouDimitrios ParaskevisSotirios TsiodrasTheoklis ZaoutisPublished in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2024)
The 2022 PPS highlighted the increasing trend of HAI prevalence and high AU prevalence in Greece, the emergence of difficult-to-treat pathogens, and the extensive use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials. Strengthening infection control and antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospital settings is essential.