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mcmcdaniel

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A(n) ________ is the determination of the nature and cause of a patient's illness by a physician or other health practitioner.
 
  A. diagnosis
  B. prognosis
  C. etiology
  D. treatment

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Which of the following conditions regarding hepatitis C infection is INCORRECT?
 
  A. Many infected individuals develop chronic hepatitis and some eventually develop cirrhosis.
  B. Patients with chronic HCV infection may develop primary hepatocellular carcinoma.
  C. It is transmitted primarily by fecal contamination of food or water supplies.
  D. It may be transmitted by sexual contact.


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HandsomeMarc

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


mcmcdaniel

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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