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Which type of microorganisms are the most common pathogens responsible for nosocomial infections?
Which type of microorganisms are the most common pathogens responsible for nosocomial infections?
- Protozoa
- Bacteria (correct)
- Fungal parasites
- Viruses
What percentage of nosocomial infections are typically caused by viruses?
What percentage of nosocomial infections are typically caused by viruses?
- 5% (correct)
- 20%
- 1%
- 10%
How can viruses causing nosocomial infections be transmitted?
How can viruses causing nosocomial infections be transmitted?
- Skin contact
- Blood transfusion
- Hand-mouth, respiratory, and fecal-oral routes (correct)
- Airborne transmission
Which of the following is NOT a virus commonly responsible for nosocomial infections?
Which of the following is NOT a virus commonly responsible for nosocomial infections?
Which fungal parasite acts as an opportunistic pathogen causing nosocomial infections in immune-compromised individuals?
Which fungal parasite acts as an opportunistic pathogen causing nosocomial infections in immune-compromised individuals?
What serves as the best source for pathogenic organisms to prevail and cause nosocomial infections?
What serves as the best source for pathogenic organisms to prevail and cause nosocomial infections?
What is a potential source of nosocomial infection according to the text?
What is a potential source of nosocomial infection according to the text?
Which of the following is a reservoir for nosocomial infections?
Which of the following is a reservoir for nosocomial infections?
Which of the following is a risk factor for nosocomial infections?
Which of the following is a risk factor for nosocomial infections?
How can pathogens be transmitted during treatment according to the text?
How can pathogens be transmitted during treatment according to the text?
Which of the following can be a reservoir for uninfected patients?
Which of the following can be a reservoir for uninfected patients?
What type of microorganisms are responsible for nosocomial infections?
What type of microorganisms are responsible for nosocomial infections?
What term is used interchangeably with 'nosocomial infections' in the text?
What term is used interchangeably with 'nosocomial infections' in the text?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the development of nosocomial infections in the text?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the development of nosocomial infections in the text?
What is described as the greatest contributor to cost related to nosocomial infections?
What is described as the greatest contributor to cost related to nosocomial infections?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Nosocomial Infection mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Nosocomial Infection mentioned in the text?
What term is used to describe infections acquired during hospital care which are not present or incubating at admission?
What term is used to describe infections acquired during hospital care which are not present or incubating at admission?
What do hospital-acquired infections add to, according to the text?
What do hospital-acquired infections add to, according to the text?
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