Which of the Following Individuals Would Be at Greatest Risk

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for an opportunistic infection?

• A) 18 year old with diabetes
• B) 70 year old with congestive heart failure
• C) 24 year old who is immunocompromised
• D) 30 year old with pneumonia

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Amendment to the United States Constitution that abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

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