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an infection that occurs when a microbe breaks loose from a localized infection and is carried by the circulation to another tissue is called a(n)______ infection.
focal
secondary
chronic
systemic
mixed

Explanation:

A focal infection is one where a microbe breaks from a localized site and spreads via circulation. A secondary infection occurs after an initial infection. Chronic infections are long - term. Systemic infections affect the whole body (but the key here is the movement from a localized site). Mixed infections involve multiple pathogens.

Answer:

focal