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Types of nosocomial infections
| Site of nosocomial infections | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Skin and soft tissue (including surgical site infections) | 170 (36.30) |
| Respiratory tract | 115 (24.46) |
| Genitourinary system | 110 (23.40) |
| Abdomen | 40 (8.51) |
| Bloodstream | 30 (6.40) |
| Central nervous system | 5 (1.10) |
| Total | 470 (100) |
Total ICU patients with ICU stay >48 h=1051. Patients with nosocomial infections=350 (prevalence=33.30%). Some patients had more than one nosocomial infections. ICU: Intensive care unit
