The Portal of Exit for Pathogens

question 12

Multiple Choice

The portal of exit for pathogens:

• A) is always the same as the portal of entry.
• B) is always different from the portal of entry.
• C) may or may not be the same as the portal of entry.
• D) is a critical requirement if the pathogen is to cause disease.
• E) is lacking in almost all human diseases.

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