A Disease in Which the Agent Is Acquired Directly from the Environment

question 12

Multiple Choice

A disease in which the agent is acquired directly from the environment and is not transmittable is a

• A) local disease
• B) secondary disease
• C) noncommunicable disease
• D) acute disease

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Definitions:

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