A community health nurse is providing information to local residents about the transmission of anthrax. Through which body systems does the nurse tell the residents that anthrax can be contracted?
A. Skin
B. Lung
C. Immune
D. Urinary
E. Lymphatic
F. Gastrointestinal
Answer:
A. Skin Correct
B. Lungs Correct
F. Gastrointestinal Correct
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