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What is healthcare associated infection and how does it differ from hospital acquired infection or community acquired infection?

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What is healthcare associated infection and how does it differ from hospital acquired infection or community acquired infection?

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Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) refers to infections that occur as a result of contact with the healthcare system in its widest sense – from care provided in your own home, to general practice, nursing home care and care in acute hospitals.