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Evaluating the foundations that help avert antimicrobial resistance: Performance of essential water sanitation and hygiene functions in hospitals and requirements for action in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities is critical in the provision of safe and quality care. Poor WASH increases hospital-associated infections and contributes to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It is therefore essential for governments and hospital man...
Autores principales: | Maina, Michuki, Tosas-Auguet, Olga, McKnight, Jacob, Zosi, Mathias, Kimemia, Grace, Mwaniki, Paul, Schultsz, Constance, English, Mike |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2019
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6785173/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31596861 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222922 |
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