Infection Rates in Nursing Homes on the Rise

"Infections are a leading cause of deaths and complications for nursing home residents and, with the exception of tuberculosis, we found a significant increase in infection rates across the board," study author Carolyn Herzig, of the Columbia University School of Nursing, said in a school news release. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2014/10/08/infection-rates-in-nursing-homes-on-the-rise-study