_____ Solution Was Introduced in the Late 19th Century for Preventing

question 13

Multiple Choice

_____ solution was introduced in the late 19th century for preventing gonococcal infections in a newborn's eyes after exposure to the mother's infected birth canal.

• A)Merthiolate
• B)Triclosan
• C)Betadine
• D)Silver nitrate
• E)Zinc oxide

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Definitions:

Biological Principle

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Measles Virus

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Influenza Virus

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