Regardless of infecting species, the lower extremities were the most common infection sites (p < 0.05).
The most common infection is hepatitis B (>60 %) due to transmission via contaminated needles.
Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is the most common infection associated to diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the most common infection responsible for sepsis and external validation of qSOFA is necessary [2].
According to the literature, the most common infection sites in septic patients are the respiratory and genitourinary systems as well intra-abdominal surgical infections and indwelling catheters [5].
Nosocomial urinary tract infection is the most common infection acquired both in hospitals and nursing homes and is usually associated with catheterisation.
In PNG, P. vivax is usually the most common infection in infants and toddlers [9], [10].
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection caused by enterococci, and Enterococcus faecalis accounts for the majority of enterococcal infections.
In most areas P. falciparum is the most common infection followed by P. vivax and in particular in highly endemic areas mixed species infection are very common [24], [33].
The most common infection sites leading to bacterial entry into the circulatory system are bacterial infections in the lungs, urinary tract, abdominal cavity, and primary infections of the bloodstream [1].
Herpes simplex viruses (HSV) are the leading cause of genital herpes worldwide, the most common infection associated with neonatal encephalitis, and a major co-factor for HIV infection, thus underscoring the urgency to develop novel prevention strategies [1].
