A nosocomial infection is one that the individual:
a. brings with them into hospital.
b. catches in the community.
c. becomes very unwell with, as it is resistant.
d. becomes infected with as a result of beinghospitalised.
d
A nosocomial infection is one that is acquired in a
healthcare facility by a previously uninfected individual.
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