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?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

influenza

influenza

MRSA

MRSA

pneumonia

pneumonia

malaria

Answer 1

MRSA