Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Why Healthcare

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason why healthcare settings are hot zones for antibiotic- resistant pathogens?

A) Air is recirculated from patient isolation rooms to the rest of the hospital.
B) Healthcare staff caring for a high number of patients may wrongly assume that glove use can replace hand hygiene.
C) Caregivers may be overly fatigued and not wash their hands properly.
D) There is extensive antibiotic use.
E) There is an abundance of susceptible hosts.