A person wants to know why he developed an infection after being cut on the leg with a piece of wood, but his friend who was also cut did not become infected. Which of the following can the nurse explain to this person?

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Different people have different susceptibilities to infections. The organism found the person in this scenario more susceptible to the creation of an infection, hence why they developed an infection after being cut on the leg with a piece of wood while their friend did not. Option A is incorrect as there is no evidence of an autoimmune disorder. Option B is incorrect as it is not necessarily true that their friend will eventually get an infection. Option D is also incorrect as it is based on assumptions and not supported by evidence.

A Person Wants to Know Why He Developed an Infection