There is a High Incidence of Infection in Hospitals Because

Question

There is a high incidence of infection in hospitals because
A)many medical procedures breach the patient's external barriers.
B)many patients in hospitals have lowered body defences.
C)there are many sources of pathogenic organisms in hospitals.
D)many patients are immunocompromised in some way.
E)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above are true. Medical procedures such as surgeries and catheterizations can breach the skin and mucous membranes, making it easier for pathogens to enter the body. Patients in hospitals may have weakened immune systems due to their illness or treatments, making them more vulnerable to infections. Hospitals are also home to many sources of pathogenic organisms, such as other sick patients, contaminated equipment, and healthcare workers who may be carriers of infectious agents.