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ArticleGMS hygiene and infection control2026

Prevalence of nosocomial infections in intensive care units and the role of the infection prevention and control team in implementing protective measures - a case study of a university hospital in Morocco.

Mounir Arai, Mohamed Ouhadous, Sabah Salih, Halima Lajane, Rachid Gouifrane, Omar Abidi, Khalid Khaleq

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Mounir AraiLaboratory of Care, Health and Sustainable Development (2S2D)-Team: Care and Biology-Health, Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Technical Professions (ISPITS), Casablanca, Morocco.
Mohamed OuhadousLaboratory of Chemistry-Biochemistry, Environment, Nutrition, and Health - Hassan II University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.
Sabah SalihLaboratory of Chemistry-Biochemistry, Environment, Nutrition, and Health - Hassan II University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.
Halima LajaneLaboratory of Care, Health and Sustainable Development (2S2D)-Team: Care and Biology-Health, Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Technical Professions (ISPITS), Casablanca, Morocco.
Rachid GouifraneLaboratory of Care, Health and Sustainable Development (2S2D)-Team: Care and Biology-Health, Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Technical Professions (ISPITS), Casablanca, Morocco.
Omar AbidiLaboratory of Care, Health and Sustainable Development (2S2D)-Team: Care and Biology-Health, Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Technical Professions (ISPITS), Casablanca, Morocco.
Khalid KhaleqLaboratory of Chemistry-Biochemistry, Environment, Nutrition, and Health - Hassan II University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco.

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Introduction: Despite their small number of beds, intensive care units are major reservoirs of multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRO) and experience a high frequency of nosocomial infections. This study aims to estimate their prevalence, identify risk factors, determine the microorganisms responsible, and highlight the preventive measures taken to control these risks. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey of the prevalence of nosocomial infections in all intensive care units in three university hospital centers, including all patients hospitalized for at least 24 hours. Results: Among the 50 patients included, 30% had a nosocomial infection, the most common of which was pneumonia. Of the 18 bacteria species isolated in 15 patients, 66.7% were MDRO. The most frequently isolated species was Conclusion: The survey identified the frequency, risk factors and microorganisms responsible for nosocomial infections. This approach helped to guide preventive measures and prioritize efforts, making it a pragmatic and appropriate solution for enhancing the efforts against these infections in contexts where resources are limited.

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infection controlintensive care unitsMorocconosocomial infectionsprevalencequality improvement

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