What are the Common Sources of Infection for Cancer Patients?
Infections can be acquired from various sources, including healthcare settings, caregivers, and the patient's environment. Common sources include:
- Hospital-acquired infections: These are infections patients can get while receiving treatment in a hospital, such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and bloodstream infections. - Community-acquired infections: These occur in day-to-day activities and can include respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections, and skin infections. - Opportunistic infections: These are caused by organisms that take advantage of a weakened immune system, such as fungal infections, viral infections, and bacterial infections.
