Which type of infection is often a result of invasive procedures?

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are specifically linked to medical procedures, hospital stays, and other healthcare interventions. These infections can occur due to the introduction of pathogens into the body during invasive procedures such as surgeries, catheter insertions, and ventilator support. The risk of HAIs is heightened in healthcare settings because invasive procedures can compromise the body's natural defenses.

In contrast, community-acquired pneumonia primarily arises outside of healthcare settings, stemming from pathogens contracted in the community rather than through medical procedures. Sepsis, although a serious condition that can develop from infections acquired in various ways, is not a specific type of infection but rather a severe response to an infection. Skin infections can occur in a variety of situations and are not inherently linked to invasive procedures in the same manner as HAIs. Therefore, healthcare-associated infections are the most directly associated with the complications of invasive medical practices.