Nosocomial infections are those which develop:
Correct Answer: After 48 hours of hospitalization
Description: Ans. (c) After 48 hours of hospitalizationRef.: K. Park 23rd ed. / 94, 359* Nosocomial infections are hospital acquired infections.* It is considered nosocomial if it develops after a minimum of 48 hours of hospitalization.* Most common organism responsible for nosocomial infection: Staph. Aureus.
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