Which of the following is the least likely mode of transmission for a nosocomial infection?
a. Airborne c. Vector-borne
b. Through fomites d. Direct contact
ANS: C
The transmission of infections by vectors is rarely associated with nosocomial infections. In the hospital, instruments and equipment (through fomites) are common sources of hospital-acquired infections. Direct contact is also a common way to transmit nosocomial infections.
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