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Nosocomial Infections and Role of Nanotechnology

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BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
Volume 9, Issue 2, Pages -

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9020051

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This review discusses the concept and major pathogens of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Due to the increasing antibacterial resistance, nanotechnology offers new solutions for detecting and treating bacterial infections. The paper also focuses on the HAI situation in India and highlights the significant initiatives taken by medical bodies and hospitals in raising awareness and providing training.
Nosocomial infections, termed hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), are acquired from a healthcare or hospital setting. HAI is mainly caused by bacteria, such as Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Enterococci spp., Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and many more. Due to growing antibacterial resistance, nanotechnology has paved the way for more potent and sensitive methods of detecting and treating bacterial infections. Nanoparticles have been used with molecular beacons for identifying bactericidal activities, targeting drug delivery, and anti-fouling coatings, etc. This review addresses the looming threat of nosocomial infections, with a focus on the Indian scenario, and major initiatives taken by medical bodies and hospitals in spreading awareness and training. Further, this review focuses on the potential role nanotechnology can play in combating the spread of these infections.

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