For an Infectious Disease Actually to Develop in a Host,a

question 19

Multiple Choice

For an infectious disease actually to develop in a host,a microorganism must:

• A) penetrate the skin or mucous membrane barrier (first line of defense).
• B) survive natural body defense mechanisms.
• C) survive adaptive body defense mechanisms.
• D) all of the above.

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