What are the symptoms of Nosocomial Infections?

The symptoms are no different than any other kind of infection. The most common nosocomial infections are in the urinary tract, lungs (such as pneumonia), and surgical wound infections. The way it might be identified as nosocomial (acquired in a health care facility or operation), is the timing of the onset of the infection. If symptoms of infection are first identified after 48 hours inpatient in a facility, or within 30 days after treatment in a facility, it is likely nosocomial. The type of germ causing the infection can also be an indicator that it may be nosocomial, e.g., most cases of MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) infections are acquired nosocomially.