Question

which is the term used to describe an infectious disease that is acquired during a stay in a healthcare facility?
convalescent disease
chronic disease
nosocomial infection
communicable infection
zoonotic disease

Explanation:

• Convalescent disease: Refers to a disease during the recovery period, not related to healthcare - facility acquisition.
• Chronic disease: A long - term disease, not defined by healthcare - facility acquisition.
• Nosocomial infection: By definition, an infection acquired during a stay in a healthcare facility.
• Communicable infection: Focuses on the ability to spread, not on the acquisition location.
• Zoonotic disease: Transmitted from animals to humans, not related to healthcare - facility acquisition.

Answer:

nosocomial infection