Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. ?

A surgical instrument contaminated with? norovirus is used on another patient and as a result transmits the illness. The instrument can be referred to as a __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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The most oxygenated blood is indicated by the letter ____

a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E

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Why do bacteria numbers start to decline when treated with antibiotic C but then begin to increase as time goes on?

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