Which of the following is a mismatched term and description?
A. Secondary infection - infection spreads to several tissue sites
B. Acute infection - rapid onset of severe, short-lived symptoms
C. Mixed infection - several agents established at infection site
D. Local infection - pathogen remains at or near entry site
E. Toxemia - pathogen's toxins carried by the blood to target tissues
Answer: A
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