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🦠 What Hospital-Acquired Infections Are

The infections you didn't have when you arrived — and why they happen.

Understanding Hospital-Acquired Infections

  • A **hospital-acquired infection** (HAI) is any illness you catch while receiving care for a different condition.
  • These infections develop at least 48 hours after your admission to the facility.
  • They are not related to the reason you originally arrived for treatment.
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