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dejastew

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on: Jun 26, 2018
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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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
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.

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Reply #2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 26, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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