There was an outbreak of Salmonella poisoning at a nursing home. Several residents were hospitalized as a result of their infections. What is the best term to describe this health care–acquired infection?
A. Exogenous infection
B. Suprainfection
C. Endogenous infection
D. Asymptomatic infection
A
An exogenous infection comes from microorganisms found outside the individual, such as Salmonella, Clostridium tetani, and Aspergillus. They do not exist as normal flora.
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