Postoperative nosocomial infections in the Cameroon hospital milieu. Epidemiology and prevention

: The paper aims at describing easy steps: asepsis and hygiene to prevent nosocomial infections within surgery unit in Hospitals with limited budget. Essential and compulsory they are: cleansing of the surgery unit before any disinfection, behaviour of the staff in relation to aerobic contamination, maintenance of equipment, prophylaxis applied to patients antibio-prophylaxis is also mentioned complementary to that steps. Possible strategies of fight and control are mentioned, including awareness and full participation of all.