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tia is studying the effects of disease on public health. she begins by looking at the spread of hepatitis b. she would like to examine how the causes and the consequences of this infectious disease are related. help her complete the following flowchart.
what did tia enter in item #2 of the flowchart to further explain the process of a hepatitis b infection?
this pathogen spreads through childbirth or close physical contact with an infected person.
people with strong immune systems fight hepatitis infections more easily.
this pathogen infects people who practice safe food handling practices.
genetic makeup places some people at risk for contracting hepatitis.

Explanation:

Hepatitis B can spread through physical contact with an infected person, especially during childbirth or close physical contact. This is a common mode of transmission for this infectious disease.

Answer:

This pathogen spreads through childbirth or close physical contact with an infected person.