Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT) 2024 - Free Phlebotomy Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What does 'communicable' mean in terms of a disease?

It is genetic

It can spread to others; contagious

A communicable disease is one that can be spread from person to person. This means that the disease can be passed on to others, making it contagious. Option A, genetic, and option C, non-infectious, describe conditions that are not necessarily communicable. Option D, cannot be treated, is incorrect because many communicable diseases can be treated.

It is non-infectious

It cannot be treated

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