PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

INFECTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is a
A
endogenous
B
nosocomial
C
exogenous
D
opportunistic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nosocomial infections also referred to as healthcare-associated infections (HAI), are infection(s) acquired during the process of receiving health care that was not present during the time of admission.

Detailed explanation-2: -These healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) include central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Infections may also occur at surgery sites, known as surgical site infections.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nosocomial infections, otherwise known as hospital-acquired infections, are those infections acquired in hospital or healthcare service unit that first appear 48 h or more after hospital admission1 or within 30 days after discharge following in patient care.

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