What Is Iatrogenic Infection?

Iatrogenesis is the causation of a disease, a harmful complication, or other ill effect by any medical activity, including diagnosis, intervention, error, or negligence.

What is meant by iatrogenic infection?

Iatrogenic infection was defined as an infection after medical or surgical management, whether or not the patient was hospitalized.

What is an example of iatrogenic infection?

Iatrogenic events may lead to physical, mental, or emotional problems or, in some cases, even death. A few examples of iatrogenic events include: If you were to become infected because a healthcare provider didn't wash his or her hands after touching a previous patient, this would be considered an iatrogenic infection.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.