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krzymel

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is a bacterium?
 
  a. Herpes simplex c. Pseudomonas aeru-ginosa
  b. Pneumocystis ca-rinii d. Candida albicans

Question 2

A nosocomial infection is best defined as a:
 
  a. respiratory sys-temborne patho-gen. c. bacterial or viral organism.
  b. hospital-acquired pathogen. d. blood-borne patho-gen.


mathjasmine

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Pneumocystis carinii is a protozoan, herpes is a virus, and Candida albicans is a fungus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A nosocomial infection is one that is acquired in a hospital setting. Respiratory systemborne pathogens and blood-borne pathogens can be acquired in the community.


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