Medical MCQ-Which of the following causes highest risk of nosocomial infection to a patient

Which of the following causes highest risk of nosocomial infection to a patient

Patient admitted for elective surgery

HIV patient coming in follow up OPD

Patient undergoing endoscopy

Patient admitted for normal delivery

Question Category:

Microbiology

Correct Answer:

Patient admitted for elective surgery

Description:

While all hospitalized patients are at risk for HAI, ceain subpopulations are at increased risk. These include the elderly, the immune-compromised, the very young or premature, and burn and surgical patients. Ref: Ananthanarayana & panikers 9th edition

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