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A patient develops a secondary infection after being treated with antibiotics for a primary infection. A secondary infection is one that:

A. Is caused by the same pathogen as the primary infection.
B. Occurs after a primary infection, often due to a weakened immune system or altered microbiota.
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C. Is always less severe than the primary infection.
D. Is not related to the primary infection.

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  • Is caused by the same pathogen as the primary infection.
  • Occurs after a primary infection, often due to a weakened immune system or altered microbiota.
  • Is always less severe than the primary infection.
  • Is not related to the primary infection.

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