Which of the following is not true regarding healthcare-associated infections?
A) These infections are only transmitted by medical personnel.
B) These infections often involve the patient's urinary tract and surgical incisions.
C) The patient's resident biota can be the infectious agent.
D) Escherichia coli and staphylococci are common infectious agents.
E) Medical and surgical asepsis help lower their occurrence.
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