As with all aspects of care, strict handwashing is the single most important measure to prevent nosocomial infections
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Correct Strict handwashing is the single most important measure to prevent noso-comial infections.
Incor-rect Even though protection from infection is an integral part of all newborn care, preterm and sick infants are particularly susceptible to infectious or-ganisms.
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