PHNs are involved in protecting the population at large from the spread of infectious agents. They must be able to identify elements of the infection cycle in their patients, including
A. Agent of infection characteristics
B. Mode of transmission
C. Lifecycle of an agent of infection
D. All of the above
ANS: D
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