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What is the etiologic agent, mode of transmission, source of infection, and period of communicable of emphysema?

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None of the above: Emphysema is not a communicable disease, but rather a consequence of cigarette smoking.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/29/2013

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See below: Emphysema is not an infectious disease. It is caused by smoking, long-term uncontrolled asthma, occupational and other exposures or may be inherited.

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 6/2/2015

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