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By: Sarah Hofstedt, CSUN Public Health Intern
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether you really need to wash your hands, here are some facts to remind you of the importance of handwashing:
Most health-care associated infections (HAIs) could have been prevented with good hand hygiene. HAIs are infections people get while being treated in a health care setting, and are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. What’s worse is that many of these infections are resistant to antibiotics; this means that they are difficult to treat, and preventing them with good hygiene is a healthcare provider’s best bet.