Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites. Rubella is also known as Exanthem subitum A. BOTH Statements are TRUE B. FIRST statement is FALSE; SECOND statement is TRUE C. FIRST statement is TRUE; SECOND statement is FALSE

Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites. Rubella is also known as Exanthem subitum A. BOTH Statements are TRUE B. FIRST statement is FALSE; SECOND statement is TRUE C. FIRST statement is TRUE; SECOND statement is FALSE

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Chapter16: Infection Control And Standard Precautions

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Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites. Rubella is also known as Exanthem subitum

A. BOTH Statements are TRUE

B. FIRST statement is FALSE; SECOND statement is TRUE

C. FIRST statement is TRUE; SECOND statement is FALSE

d. BOTH statements are FALSE

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