Which of the Following Best Describes an Opportunistic Infection?​

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an opportunistic infection?​

• A) ​It is most often contracted by a person with a depressed immune system.
• B) ​It is the result of failure to secure proper immunizations.
• C) ​It is the infection of a health care worker by a patient.
• D) ​It is caused by a virus for which there is no inoculation available.

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Definitions:

Medical Model

An approach to health and illness, viewing psychological problems as diseases that have symptoms and can be cured with medical treatment.

Abnormal Behaviour

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered normal or typical within a culture or society.

Mood Disorders

A set of mental health issues marked by continual changes in mood or feelings, for instance, depression or bipolar disorder.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another in the nervous system, influencing mental and physical processes.