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A Previously Incarcerated Patient Arrives to the Clinic for a Persistent

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A previously incarcerated patient arrives to the clinic for a persistent cold. The patient states that he has been eating fast food meals at home as he does not want to give his infection to anyone. Which component of the patient's background may increase the likelihood of morbidity and mortality?


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