Handwashing Aims to Remove Which Organisms from Hands

question 41

Multiple Choice

Handwashing aims to remove which organisms from hands?

• A)The normal microbiota.
• B)The resident microbiota.
• C)Commensals.
• D)Transient contaminants.
• E)All of the above.

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Definitions:

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Redirecting feelings from a threatening target to a less threatening one.

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