Solved by a verified expert:Lou had abdominal surgery. During his stay at the hospital a catheter was inserted into his bladder. After returning home Lou was diagnosed with a nosocomial infection. What are the principle routes of transmission of nosocomial infections? What can be done to prevent nosocomial infections? What are some things that increase the rates of nosocomial infection? What are some reasons why rates of nosocomial infections are markedly higher in developing countries?