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With regard to surgical site infection, what is it called if bacteria are dividing and have invaded wound surface

A
Contamination
B
Colonization
C
Tropical infection
D
Local infection
High-Yield Explanation
Contamination Bacteria are on the wound surface. No division occurring Colonization  Bacteria are dividing Tropical infection (Critical colonization) Bacteria are dividing and have invaded the wound surface. There may be an increasing variety of bacteria present ; Biofilm may be present Local infection Bacteria and  / or their products have invaded the local tissue

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