Which of the following is spread by direct contact?

a. Measles c. Staphylococcus
b. Hepatitis B d. Histoplasmosis


ANS: C
Staphylococcus is spread by direct contact. Measles are spread by droplets; hepatitis B, by indi-rect contact; and histoplasmosis, by airborne dust.

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