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:

Coming Out

The process by which individuals acknowledge and disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to others, which can be a significant and personal journey.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming an individual or group for problems or failures, often to divert attention from the actual causes.

Problem Consensus

Agreement among members of a group on the nature, significance, and priority of a problem that needs addressing.

Punishment

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