BS Nursing Microbiology
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A patient is diagnosed with a persistent infection, such as chronic hepatitis B. This type of infection is characterized by:

A. Rapid onset and short duration.
B. The pathogen remaining in the body for long periods, often causing chronic symptoms.
C. A rapid immune response and complete pathogen clearance.
D. No symptoms ever appearing.

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  • Rapid onset and short duration.
  • The pathogen remaining in the body for long periods, often causing chronic symptoms.
  • A rapid immune response and complete pathogen clearance.
  • No symptoms ever appearing.

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