pathogenic microorganisms in hospitals have led to many nosocomial and opportunistic infections. Nosocomial infections have long been amongst the biggest issues in hospitals and have resulted in reinforcing cross-contamination interventions in hospitals. This article evaluates how much of a concern...
Opportunistic Infections Are a
Major Concern in Hospitals
, Introductions
pathogenic microorganisms in hospitals have lead to many nosocomial and opportunistic
infections. Nosocomial infections have long been amongst the biggest issues in hospitals
and has resulted into reenforcing cross contamination interventions in hospitals. This article
evaluates how much of a concern opportunistic infection are in hospitals.
Abstract
Immunosuppressed patients are prone to opportunistic infections in hospitals. It is observed
that the link between immunosuppressed patients and the exposure to microorganisms in
hospitals may cause a threat to their health. This research aims to prove how necessary it is
for hospital to ensure adequate care and safety of all patients especially those with immune
suppressing illness against (opportunistic) infections.
To evaluate the hypothesis that opportunistic infections are a major concern to hospitals
the article defines and describes the different types of opportunistic infections and their
modes of transmission. Immunosuppressed patients and their underlying conditions are
evaluated.
The major concern of opportunistic infections in hospitals is proven by the existing link
between them and immunosuppressed patients.
Opportunistic infections
Opportunistic infections are infections that result from weakened or suppressed immune
systems. These infections manly affect people infected with HIV/Aids or under immune
suppressing treatment. They are cause by different types of microorganisms such as viruses’
bacteria, parasites or fungi. Just like many other infections they can spread through the air,
bodily fluids or contaminated water and food. (Hiv.gov,2020)
Immune suppressed
Our immune systems protect us from infections and diseases by fighting against invaders.
When it becomes suppressed due to certain infections or causes, it decreases in its
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