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SM Journal of Pediatrics

Hand Wash a Primary Step to Prevent Infection

[ ISSN : 3067-9990 ]

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Received: 30-Jul-2016

Accepted: 01-Aug-2016

Published: 23-Sep-2016

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Supriya Kushwah1 * 

1 Department of pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India. SM J Pediatr. 2016; 1(1): 1004.

Corresponding Author:

Supriya Kushwah, Department of pediatrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India, Tel: 9916581086, 9686019371; Email: drsupriyabhu@gmail.com

Keywords

Nosocomial infection, NICU

Abstract

Hand hygiene is the single most important and preventable method to avoid nosocomial infections [1]. Hospital staffs are the major source in the transmission of nosocomial infections via organisms of their hands [2]. Out of 4 million neonatal deaths in world, one-third are associated with infections [1,2]. While in countries with high neonatal mortality (>45 per 1000 births), 50% of these deaths are attributed to infections [2]. Around 1.4 million people worldwide suffers from serious nosocomial infection [3]. In developing countries nosocomial infection rate varies from 6% to 27% [4].

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Kushwah S. Hand Wash a Primary Step to Prevent Infection.