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*The incidence of HAP is 5-15 cases per 1 000 hospital admissions. | |||
*The incidence of VAP is 6 to 20 times more than in patients without mechanical support. | |||
*HAP and VAP are nosocomial infections with a high mortality in contrast with other nosocomial infections. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
- The incidence of HAP is 5-15 cases per 1 000 hospital admissions.
- The incidence of VAP is 6 to 20 times more than in patients without mechanical support.
- HAP and VAP are nosocomial infections with a high mortality in contrast with other nosocomial infections.