Airborne droplet nuclei are responsible for the transmission of:
a. legionellosis. c. staphylococcus.
b. histoplasmosis. d. tuberculosis.
ANS: D
Tuberculosis is transmitted by droplet nuclei. Legionellosis is transmitted by airborne aerosols; histoplasmosis, by airborne dust; and staphylococcus, by direct contact.
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