The cause of the infection from which a patient suffers is best known as the

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The term "etiological" means relating to the cause of a disease. Therefore, the etiological agent refers to the cause of the infection from which a patient suffers.

Alternative Answer: A, C, or D
 While choices A, C, and D are not technically incorrect, they are not as specific or commonly used as "etiological agent" to refer to the cause of an infection. Choice E is incorrect as antibiotics are not a cause of infection, but rather a treatment for it.

The Cause of the Infection from Which a Patient Suffers