In early spring 2009, the CDC reported several dozen cases of novel H1N1 influenza ("swine flu") in the United States. By the end of the year millions of people had been infected. The pattern of novel H1N1 cases in the United States represents a(n) disease. Group of answer choices epidemic sporadic pandemic opportunistic endemic

In early spring 2009, the CDC reported several dozen cases of novel H1N1 influenza ("swine flu") in the United States. By the end of the year millions of people had been infected. The pattern of novel H1N1 cases in the United States represents a(n) disease. Group of answer choices epidemic sporadic pandemic opportunistic endemic

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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Chapter1: Basics Of Asepsis

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