3) Which among the following is NOT true to the epidemiologic triangle model?A. If the balance is maintained or is tilted in favor of the host, disease does not occur.B. Environmental elements can tilt the balance in favor of the agent.C. The model suggests that the agent and the susceptible host interact freely in a common environment.D. If the balance is tilted in favor of the agent, disease does not occur.Answer:Rationale:4 This refers to any organism capable of causing disease:A. Causative agentB. ReservoirC. Portal of exitD. Susceptible HostAnswer:Rationale:to nismo

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