How have these infections impacted healthcare settings?
Infections like COVID-19 have led to increased patient loads, overwhelmed healthcare systems, and significant changes in infection control practices. MDROs and C. diff present ongoing challenges in both acute care and long-term care settings, leading to longer hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and higher morbidity and mortality rates. Respiratory infections continue to be a significant cause of hospital admissions, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.
