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Nosocomial infections are infections that have been acquired in a ............ and are potentially caused by organisms that are resistant to antibiotics.
Nosocomial infections are infections that have been acquired in a ............ and are potentially caused by organisms that are resistant to antibiotics.
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Nosocomial = hospital acquired — prevent by strict hygiene and infection control.
Updated On: Jul 4, 2025
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The Correct Option is C
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Nosocomial infections are also known as hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
They occur in patients during their stay in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Such infections are often resistant to common antibiotics due to the hospital environment.
They are not commonly acquired at home, schools, or standard laboratories.
Therefore, the correct answer is Hospital.
They occur in patients during their stay in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Such infections are often resistant to common antibiotics due to the hospital environment.
They are not commonly acquired at home, schools, or standard laboratories.
Therefore, the correct answer is Hospital.
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