The reason for the higher resistance to antimicrobial agents in hospital acquired infections than in community based infections. Concept introduction: Hospital acquired infections can occur during the treatment of a patients in the hospital for some other disease or even after discharge. They can spread through commonly used disinfectants or even devices like ventilators. These types of infections mostly occur in individuals with compromised immunity, they target the urinary tract, blood, and wounds.

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The reason for the higher resistance to antimicrobial agents in hospital acquired infections than in community based infections.

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Hospital acquired infections can occur during the treatment of a patients in the hospital for some other disease or even after discharge. They can spread through commonly used disinfectants or even devices like ventilators. These types of infections mostly occur in individuals with compromised immunity, they target the urinary tract, blood, and wounds.

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