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dejastew

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An acute, contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus is:
 
  A) tuberculosis.
  B) influenza.
  C) pertussis.
  D) epistaxis.

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Write the correct abbreviation for osteoarthritis:
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
B) Correct.
C) Pertussis is an acute, infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
D) Epistaxis is a nosebleed.

Answer to Question 2

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