After being in the hospital for an extended period following her hip replacement, Carmela starts to have symptoms that make her feel very ill. They don't seem connected with her hip, so her doctor is called. He examines Carmela, ordering tests. When the results are in, he explains to Carmela that she has contracted a nosocomial infection. What illness is Carmela MOST likely battling now?

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After being in the hospital for an extended period following her hip replacement, Carmela starts to have symptoms that make her feel very ill. They don't seem connected with her hip, so her doctor is called. He examines Carmela, ordering tests. When the results are in, he explains to Carmela that she has contracted a nosocomial infection. What illness is Carmela MOST likely battling now?
(1 point)
• influenza
O MRSA
O pneumonia
• malaria

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Carmela is most likely battling **MRSA** (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) as a nosocomial infection. MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics and is commonly associated with hospital settings, where patients may be at higher risk for infections due to surgeries or extended hospital stays.