Secondary infection refers to an infection that occurs in addition to a primary infection and can occur in a different location than the primary infection. It does not necessarily spread to several tissue sites, which makes it the mismatched option.

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Which Is Mismatched

Question 27

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Which is mismatched?

A) secondary infection - infection spreads to several tissue sites
B) mixed infection - several agents established at infection site
C) acute infection - rapid onset of severe, short-lived symptoms
D) local infection - pathogen remains at or near entry site
E) toxemia - pathogen's toxins carried by the blood to target tissues

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