Question 2 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A
All five can be hospital-acquired infections. Urinary tract and bloodstream infections may be linked to catheters or other medical devices; pneumonia can develop during a hospital stay, and surgical-site infections can occur after an operation. Clostridium difficile infection can also arise in healthcare settings, often after antibiotic use disrupts normal gut bacteria.
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