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

question 4

Multiple Choice

A disease in which the agent is acquired directly from the environment and is NOT transmissable is a/an:

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

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