Consequences
The consequences of a nosocomial infection can be manifold. For example, nosocomial pneumonia can lead to death. A nosocomial inflammation of the urinary tract, on the other hand (like cystitis), can be quite harmless.
In the case of wound infections, it depends entirely on which part of the body is affected, how large the wound is and the general condition of the patient. Wound healing disorders can result, which may even make it necessary to remove the prosthesis if a prosthesis (“new hip”) is used. In principle, any bacterial infection that is not treated with antibiotics can lead to blood poisoning if it is insufficiently treated or treated with the wrong antibiotic. Blood poisoning is a dangerous and serious disease, which under certain circumstances can also lead to death.
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