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Which term describes a disease that can only be transmitted from person to person?
Which term describes a disease that can only be transmitted from person to person?
- Opportunistic
- True pathogen
- Noncommunicable
- Communicable (correct)
What is the term for a disease that lasts for a short period of time?
What is the term for a disease that lasts for a short period of time?
- True pathogen
- Opportunistic
- Acute (correct)
- Chronic
Which term describes a disease that is constantly present in a particular population or geographic area?
Which term describes a disease that is constantly present in a particular population or geographic area?
- Opportunistic
- Sporadic
- Endemic (correct)
- True pathogen
What is the term for a disease that is caused by microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy individuals?
What is the term for a disease that is caused by microorganisms that normally do not cause disease in healthy individuals?
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What are the six different groups of pathogens?
What are the six different groups of pathogens?
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