Which of the following is a possible origin of the organisms that cause healthcare-associated infections?
A) The patient's normal microbiota
B) Other patients
C) Medical personnel
D) Healthcare environment
E) All of the answer choices are correct.

Question

Which of the following is a possible origin of the organisms that cause healthcare-associated infections?
A) The patient's normal microbiota
B) Other patients
C) Medical personnel
D) Healthcare environment
E) All of the answer choices are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) can be caused by the patient's normal microbiota, other patients, medical personnel, and the healthcare environment. The organisms causing HAIs can be bacterial, viral, or fungal and can be acquired through direct or indirect contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces. Therefore, all of the answer choices are correct as possible origins of the organisms that cause HAIs.

Which of the Following Is a Possible Origin of the Organisms