E. coli (causing UTIs) and S. aureus (causing wound infections) are the two most frequent causes of hospital-acquired infections.
The two most common causes of nosocomial infections are E. coli (leading to UTIs) and S. aureus (leading to wound infections).
| Front | (2) MCC of nosocomial infections |
|---|---|
| Back | E.coli → UTI S.aureus → Wound infection |
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