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Most common principal diagnoses for hospitalized patients with HAIs

The most common principal diagnoses for hospitalized patients with HAIs are:
- Septicemia 11.8%
- Adult respiratory failure 5.9%
- Complications from surgical or medical care 4.1%
Lucado J, Paez K, Andrews R, Steiner C. Adult Hospital Stays with Infections Due to Medical Care, 2007. Statistical Brief. August 2010; 94. http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb94.pdf