The global hospital-acquired infection market is likely to grow substantially over the next three years, according to a Persistence Market report.
Here are four things to know:
1. The market totaled $50.8 billion in 2014.
2. In 2020, analysts expects the market to total nearly $82.89 billion.
3. North America dominates the market. Analysts believe it will reach $34.4 billion in 2020, expanding at an 8.3 percent compound annual growth rate.
4. Steris Corp. leads the market, with Getinge AB trailing behind.
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