Amplifying the ‘F’ word: The rise of drug-resistant fungi in Africa
Discussion: The philosophy of "zero" infection has resulted in significant drops in infection rates, even though reaching absolute zero HAIs is still difficult.Studies emphasize the significance of all-encompassing infection prevention techniques, such as environmental cleaning, staff education, and hand hygiene.The necessity for flexible preventive measures is highlighted by the way that newly emerging infectious diseases exacerbate established HAIs.Conclusion: Despite its ambitious nature, the goal of achieving zero HAIs is a strong incentive for ongoing advancements in infection prevention and control.Healthcare facilities should recognize the challenges of reaching absolute zero infections and work toward meaningful reductions in HAI rates through allencompassing, evidence-based strategies.
Authors
- Iriagbonse Osaigbovo
Institutions
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.107826
- Primary Topic
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00