Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about hantaviruses is true?
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Which of the following is a common nosocomial infection in hospitals and extended care facilities?
A
Malaria
B
Lyme disease
C
Tetanus
D
Urinary tract infection
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Understand the term 'nosocomial infection': these are infections acquired in hospitals or healthcare facilities that were not present or incubating at the time of admission.
Review the options given: Malaria, Lyme disease, Tetanus, and Urinary tract infection (UTI). Consider the typical transmission and settings for each disease.
Recognize that Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes and is not typically acquired in hospital settings.
Know that Lyme disease is transmitted by tick bites and is not associated with hospital environments.
Identify that Urinary tract infections are common nosocomial infections, often related to catheter use in hospitals and extended care facilities, making it the correct answer.
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