Hospital-Acquired Infections: Evolving Threats and Epidemiological Insights
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Infectious Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editor
2. School of Public Health, Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
Interests: infectious diseases; infection control and prevention; antibiotic resistance; healthcare epidemiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hospital-acquired infections are a major global challenge, significantly impacting patient outcomes and clinical care across healthcare systems. This Special Issue aims to present cutting-edge research and practical insights into the evolving epidemiology and clinical impact of HAIs. We invite submissions that utilize hospital-based data, evaluate infection prevention strategies, or apply novel and interdisciplinary approaches to reduce transmission and improve patient safety at the point of care.
We particularly welcome studies that inform clinical decision-making, track resistance mechanisms, and support outbreak response. Clinical investigations into the role of antimicrobial stewardship, infection control practices, and healthcare infrastructure in shaping HAI outcomes are also encouraged.
The Special Issue seeks to connect global epidemiological trends with clinical implications across diverse care settings. By combining data-driven epidemiology with clinical practice, the collection aims to support evidence-based strategies that improve patient care and reduce complications.
Dr. Amir Nutman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hospital-acquired infections
- healthcare-associated infections
- antimicrobial resistance
- multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO)
- infection prevention and control
- outbreak investigation
- patient safety
- healthcare epidemiology
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