Which of the following statements about nosocomial infections is FALSE?
A) They may be caused by drug-resistant bacteria.
B) They may be caused by normal microbiota.
C) They may be caused by opportunists.
D) They occur in compromised patients.
E) The patient was infected before hospitalization.

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Nosocomial infections are acquired in a hospital setting, meaning the patient was not infected before hospitalization.

Which of the Following Statements About Nosocomial Infections Is FALSE