nosocomial
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Of or pertaining to a hospital; as, nosocomial atmosphere.
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nosocomial infection
Nosocomial transmission (infections that develop as a result of a stay in hospital or are produced by microorganisms and viruses acquired during hospitalisation) is also not uncommon.
No matter the sophistication, microbial infections can develop on all medical devices and tissue engineering constructs. citation 60-70% of nosocomial or hospital acquired infections are associated with the implantation of a biomedical device.
Infant botulism has no long-term side effects but can be complicated by nosocomial adverse events.