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Mimi

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient who has had abdominal surgery develops an infection in the wound while still hospitalized. Which of the following agents is most likely the cause of the infection?
 
  A) virus B) bacteria C) fungi D) spores

Question 2

Which of the following most accurately defines an infection?
 
  A) an illness resulting from living in an unclean environment
  B) the result of lack of knowledge about food preparation
  C) a disease resulting from pathogens in or on the body
  D) an acute or chronic illness resulting from traumatic injury


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Anna

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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