Journal article
Hospital-acquired gastroenteritis at a referral hospital in Gaborone, Botswana
Abstract
Background: Hospital-acquired infections, including hospital-acquired gastroenteritis (HAGE), are well documented in Western countries but little is known about these infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Aim: To determine the incidence of and explore modifiable risk factors for HAGE. Methods: A prospective cohort study of children 72 hours after admission or upon admission after recent discharge for a non-GE illness. Children were followed until …
Authors
Welch H; Goldfarb DM; Moorad B; Mokomane M; Smieja M; Chakalisa U; Steenhoff AP; Finalle R; Coffin SE
Journal
International Journal of Infection Control, Vol. 13, No. 2,
Publisher
International Federation of Infection Control
DOI
10.3396/ijic.v13i2.006.17
ISSN
1816-6296