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This document discusses definitions of nosocomial infections and criteria for surveillance purposes. It notes that the CDC published criteria in 1988 to define nosocomial infections and differentiate between hospital and community acquired infections, using a 48 hour cutoff after admission. However, this cutoff does not account for carrier status that can cause infection. The document also discusses that intensive care units see higher rates of nosocomial infections than other wards due to invasive procedur

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