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What are the principal sites of nosocomial infections?

- urinary tract


- surgical sites


- respiratory system


- intestines

How can you control nosocomial infections, (reduce number of pathogens) ?

- handwashing


- disinfecting tubs used to bathe patients


- cleaning instruments scrupulously


- using disposable bandages and intubation

What does epidemiology mean?

Epidemiology is the study of the causes of diseases and the control of those diseases.