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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
High-Yield Explanation
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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