It could be but usually is not. Nosocomial simply means that the infection [caused by any type of pathogen, including food-borne germs] was acquired in a health care setting, such as a hospital, lab,...
infection (in-fek-shun) n. 1. Germs that get in your skin when bitten or scratch
also. An invasion and multiplication of microorganisms or infectious agents in the body tissues.An infection is a...