Every day in the world
At any moment, more that
1,4 million people
suffer from infections contracted in hospitals.
Every year, nosocomial infections are directly responsible for
37 000 deaths in Europe
75 000 deaths in the US
50 %
Infections can appear once the patient has gone home,
which can lead to numerous complications,
even a new visit to the hospital.
In the United States and Europe combined,
nosocomial infections create an extra cost of
9 billion Euros
In developed countries,
5 to 10%
of patients contract an infection during their stay.
In developing countries, the rate of patients
that are infected can go over