Nosocomial infections are those which develop:
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.
24 hours after hospitalization
Within 48 hours of hospitalization
After 48 hours of hospitalization
After 7 days of hospitalization
General