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anshika

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What is the main feature of an opportunistic infection?
 
  a. It usually leads rapidly to sepsis.
  b. Children are not susceptible to this type of infection.
  c. It is most often caused by pathogenic microorganisms.
  d. It is only found in people who are immunosuppressed.

Question 2

Which drug category includes the penicillins?
 
  a. Protein synthesis inhibitors
  b. Cell wall synthesis inhibitors
  c. DNA synthesis inhibitors
  d. Metabolism inhibitors


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Fayaz00962

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


anshika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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