The total number of patients getting a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) in the EU every year can be estimated at 3 000 000 and approximately 50 000 deaths are estimated to occur every year as a consequence of the infection.
Euroopa Liidus saab igal aastal tervishoiuga seotud nakkuse ehk haiglanakkuse hinnanguliselt kokku 3 000 000 patsienti ja nende nakkuste tagajärjel sureb igal aastal hinnanguliselt ligikaudu 50 000 patsienti.