Richard A. Wenzel

Richard A. Wenzel was a respected American infectious disease expert known for his research on how infections, particularly pneumonia and antibiotic resistance, affect hospitalized patients. His work helped improve understanding of how medical environments contribute to illness and how to prevent infections. Wenzel’s contributions advanced strategies for infection control and antimicrobial stewardship, aiming to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient outcomes. His expertise has had a lasting impact on infection prevention practices in hospitals worldwide.