National Update on Healthcare-Associated Infections in Iran for 2023—Based on the Iranian Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (INIS) System

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The study reveals a high incidence of healthcare-associated infections in Iranian hospitals in 2023.
Among 11 million hospitalized patients, 170,948 HCAIs were reported, equating to an incidence rate of 4.95 per 1,000 patient-days.
Pneumonia (28.32%), urinary tract infections (26.6%), and surgical site infections (21.85%) were the most common HCAIs identified.
The prevalence of multidrug-resistant pathogens highlights the critical need for enhanced infection control measures.

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Analysis reports high incidence rates of HCAIs and multidrug-resistant pathogens in Iran, highlighting urgent need for improved infection control.

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Analysis reports high incidence rates of HCAIs and multidrug-resistant pathogens in Iran, highlighting urgent need for improved infection control.