Question

question 15
which of the following pairs is mismatched?
a nosocomial infection—acquired outside the hospital
b reinfection—repeat infection by the same pathogen
c cross - infection—infection acquired directly from another person
d self - inoculation—infection spreads from one part of a persons body to a different area

Explanation:

A nosocomial infection is an infection acquired in a hospital, not outside. Re - infection is indeed a repeat infection by the same pathogen. Cross - infection is getting an infection directly from another person. Self - inoculation is the spread of infection within one's own body.

Answer:

A. nosocomial infection—acquired outside the hospital