Chagas' disease is transmitted by a bug with mouthparts that penetrate blood vessels. Which type of exposure does this represent?
A) mucous membrane portal
B) parenteral route
C) skin portal
D) contact
E) fomite
B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: The Invasion and Establishment of Microbes in Hosts: Infection
Learning Outcome: 14.7
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A. oncogenes.
B. proto-oncogenes.
C. tumor suppressor genes.
D. viral genes.
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A. IgG. B. IgE. C. IgA. D. IgM. E. IgD.