A nurse is investigating a bacterial illness that has caused a health problem in the community.Only some of the people exposed to the bacteria have become ill.Which of the following factors best explains why this would have happened?
A) Chemical agent factors
B) Environmental factors
C) Host factors
D) Physical agent factors

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The epidemiologic triangle includes the agent,host,and environment.Only differences in host factors can explain why some became ill and some were able to fight off the bacterial infestation.The epidemiologic triangle includes the agent,host,and environment.The bacteria were the agent so chemical and physical agents are not relevant.The environment was apparently the same for everyone,since all were exposed to the bacteria.

A Nurse Is Investigating a Bacterial Illness That Has Caused