Nosocomial infections are those which develop:: (A) 24 hours after hospitalization, (B) Within 48 hours of hospitalization, (C) After 48 hours of hospitalization, (D) After 7 days of hospitalization
Answer is C. 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.