An infectious disease is one that is ___________.

caused by a pathogen or its products

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transferred by mosquitoes

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spread from person to person

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caused by all bacteria

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Solution

The correct option is C
spread from person to person

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.

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