Which of the following contributes to nosocomial disease?
A) Susceptible population
B) Hospital environment
C) Other patients
D) Patient's own normal microbiota
E) All of the choices are correct.

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All of the choices contribute to nosocomial disease. A susceptible population may have weakened immune systems or underlying medical conditions, making them more vulnerable to infections. The hospital environment can harbor pathogens that may not be present outside of healthcare settings. Other patients in the hospital may be carriers of infectious agents or may be infected themselves, and can serve as sources of transmission. Even a patient's own normal microbiota can cause problems if they become imbalanced or disturbed during hospitalization.

Which of the Following Contributes to Nosocomial Disease