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Harnessing artificial intelligence for infection control and prevention in hospitals

A comprehensive review of current applications, challenges, and future directions

Fahad A. Alhusain
Saudi Medical Journal April 2025, 46 (4) 329-334; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2025.46.4.20240878
Fahad A. Alhusain
From the Department of Scientific Research Center, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
MSc, ACRP-CP
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    - Prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) worldwide.

    RegionPercentage of patients acquiring HAIsSource
    Developed countries7–10%WHO (2022)4
    Developing countries10–15%WHO (2022)4

    WHO: World Health Organization

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      - Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in infection control and their impacts.

      AI applicationImpactStudy reference
      Predictive modelingImproved prediction of HAIsBaddal et al13
      Robotics and automationReduced transmission of pathogensNerandzic et al14
      Machine learningEarly detection of multidrug-resistant pathogensMora-Jiménez et al15
      Natural language processingIdentification of HAI risk factorsHuang et al16
      Computer visionEnhanced hand hygiene complianceYang et al17
      Antimicrobial stewardship analyticsOptimized antimicrobial useSchuetz et al9
      AI-assisted HAI surveillanceAccurate identification of HAIsWiemken & Carrico7

      HAIs: hospital-acquired infections, AI: artificial intelligence

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