Which of the following in NOT an epidemiological (triangle) factor contributing to the potential for infection? A. Agent B. Hospital C. Environment D. Host
Question
Which of the following in NOT an epidemiological (triangle) factor contributing to the potential for infection? A. Agent B. Hospital C. Environment D. Host
Solution
The answer is B. Hospital. The epidemiological triangle consists of the Agent, Environment, and Host. The hospital does not fit into these categories. It could be considered part of the environment, but it is not a factor on its own in the epidemiological triangle.
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