Which of the following statements regarding infection control terminology is correct?
a. A barrier prevents the transmission of infectious microorganisms.
b. Microbial aerosols are disease-causing microorganisms present in human blood.
c. Sepsis is the absence of septic matter.
d. Infection requires an appropriate portal of entry into the host.
a. Barriers are materials that prevent the transmission of infectious microorganisms, while microbial aerosols are airborne suspensions of disease-causing microorganisms. Sepsis is the presence of septic matter.
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