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Besides bioterrorism, what is the most likely cause of infection?
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Not Bioterrorism: Bioterrorism is a very rare cause of infection. Most infections are caused by microorganisms naturally invading the body through a break in the skin, inhalation into the throat or lungs or through ingestion into the intestinal tract. These pathogenic organisms frequently colonize prior to infecting.
Answered 1/12/2013
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