Point-Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use and Healthcare-Associated Infections in Four Acute Care Hospitals in Kazakhstan

• Main Authors: Yuliya Semenova (Author), Aizhan Yessmagambetova (Author), Zaure Akhmetova (Author), Manar Smagul (Author), Akniyet Zharylkassynova (Author), Bibigul Aubakirova (Author), Kateryna Soiak (Author), Zhanar Kosherova (Author), Ainur Aimurziyeva (Author), Larissa Makalkina (Author), Ainur Ikhambayeva (Author), Lisa Lim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/Objectives: Few studies have examined the prevalence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial use (AMU) in acute care hospitals in Kazakhstan. This study aimed to address this gap by conducting a point-prevalence survey (PPS) of HAIs and AMU, as well as evaluating hosp...