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 Zaoutis

Published 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.

Keyphrases

acute care
healthcare
risk factors
staphylococcus aureus
emergency department
sensitive detection
multidrug resistant
social media
gram negative
electronic health record