Which of the following statements about nosocomial infections is FALSE?
A) They may be caused by normal microbiota.
B) They may be caused by drug- resistant bacteria.
C) They may be caused by opportunists.
D) The patient was infected before hospitalization.
E) They occur in compromised patients.

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The statement "The patient was infected before hospitalization" is false. Nosocomial infections are acquired within a hospital or healthcare setting, and are not present in the patient prior to hospitalization.

Which of the Following Statements About Nosocomial Infections Is FALSE