A Nosocomial Infection is One Which Is

Question

A nosocomial infection is one which is
A)caused by the normal microbiota of the nose.
B)incubating in a patient at the time of their admission to hospital.
C)acquired while in a healthcare facility.
D)present in a patient at the time of hospitalisation.
E)readily treated with antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

A nosocomial infection is a type of infection acquired in a healthcare facility. It is not caused by the normal microbiota of the nose, incubating in a patient at the time of their admission to hospital or present in a patient at the time of hospitalization. The ease of treatment with antibiotics varies on a case-by-case basis and is not a defining characteristic of a nosocomial infection.