Which infectious agent of those covered in the chapter would mostlikely be acquired from a contaminated doorknob?a. Staphylococcus aureus b. Streptococcus pyogenes c. Neisseria meningitidis d. Streptococcus pneumoniae

List 7 factors that would put a particular patient at a higher risk of contracting a nosocomial infection?  For each factor, explain why this group is at a higher risk.  If the reason is a drug, be sure to explain why the drug puts the person at a higher risk.

Relapsing fever is spread bya. lice b. ticks c. animal urine d. a and b

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