When the patient scratches an infected lesion and rubs or scratches another area of the body,it is known as:
A) Direct contact
B) Indirect contact
C) Autogenous contact
D) Homogenous contact

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Autogenous contact refers to the transfer of pathogens from one part of the body to another part of the same body, typically through actions like scratching an infected area and then touching another area, leading to spread of the infection within the same individual.

When the Patient Scratches an Infected Lesion and Rubs or Scratches