Care of health care-associated infections represent a public health problem with social and economic impact due to its high morbidity and mortality; calculated in developed countries, between 5-10% of hospitalized patients develop an IAAS and globally affects 8.7%, and can be controlled and prevented by 40%. In Mexico it is estimated that the frequency of infections in hospital units varies from 2.1% to 15.8%. These occur 48 hours after admission to the hospital or the infection that started within 72 hours after hospital discharge. The main types of infection related to the health system are associated with invasive procedures and surgical, respiratory, urinary infection and bacteremia in vascular catheter. Given this scenario it is important to learn how to research, but also to have a positive attitude towards the opportunity to participate in this research process.

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