Excreta Management: A Major Issue In The Risk Of Contamination

Nosocomial infections: a magnitude not to be overlooked

In developed countries, 5 to 10% of hospital patients are affected (up to 30% in intensive care units) and these figures are 2 to 3 times higher in developing countries.

It is also the 7th cause of death in the world which causes 2 million deaths per year (80,000 deaths in the USA, 4,200 to 9,000 deaths in France).

Excreta, an important source of contamination.

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