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A) A "dirty" object is contaminated by harmful microorganisms.
B) A HAI is an infection spread from Haiti.
C) A "communicable disease" is a disease that is easily spread from one person to another.
D) A "clean" object is free of harmful microorganisms.


Answer: B

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