A nosocomial infection is
A) always caused by pathogenic bacteria.
B) always caused by medical personnel.
C) only a result of surgery.
D) always present, but is inapparent at the time of hospitalization.
E) acquired during the course of hospitalization.

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A nosocomial infection, also known as a hospital-acquired infection, is one that is acquired during the course of hospitalization. It is not necessarily caused by pathogenic bacteria, medical personnel, or surgery, and it is not always inapparent at the time of hospitalization.

A Nosocomial Infection Is