Which of the following may be associated with nosocomial disease?

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All of the choices listed are commonly associated with nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections. Enterococcus species and Staphylococcus aureus are common causes of infections such as urinary tract infections and surgical site infections. Clostridium difficile is a gastrointestinal pathogen that can cause severe diarrhea and colitis, especially in hospital settings. Pseudomonas species are opportunistic pathogens that can cause infections in patients with compromised immune systems or in those with invasive medical devices.

Which of the Following May Be Associated with Nosocomial Disease