Table 4.
HAI sites in the elderly
| HAIs site | Infection cases | Percentage % |
|---|---|---|
| Lower respiratory tract infections | 802 | 42.7 |
| Pneumonia (non-VAP) | 571 | 30.4 |
| Tracheobronchitis | 174 | 9.3 |
| VAP | 57 | 3.0 |
| Urinary system infections | 277 | 14.7 |
| Non-CAUTI | 107 | 5.7 |
| CAUTI | 170 | 9.0 |
| Blood stream infections | 270 | 14.4 |
| Non-CLABSI | 180 | 9.6 |
| CLABSI | 90 | 4.8 |
| Digestive system infections | 189 | 10.1 |
| Antibiotic-associated diarrhea | 121 | 6.4 |
| Others | 68 | 3.6 |
| Surgical site infections | 68 | 3.6 |
| Skin and soft tissue infections | 49 | 2.6 |
| Upper respiratory tract infections | 40 | 2.1 |
| Oral infections | 34 | 1.8 |
| Central nervous system infections | 31 | 1.7 |
| Other infections | 120 | 6.4 |
| Total | 1880 | 100.0 |
CAUTI catheter-associated urinary tract infection, CLABSI central line-associated bloodstream infection, HAIs healthcare associated-infections, VAP ventilator-associated pneumonia