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shenderson6

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Which of the following patients is least likely to experience a severe RSV infection?
 
  a. A 6-month-old recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
  b. A 3-month-old who was born prematurely
  c. A 2-year-old undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia
  d. A 3-year-old with no siblings

Question 2

All of the following are identified as opportunistic yeast pathogens EXCEPT:
 
  a. Candida albicans.
  b. Cryptococcus neoformans.
  c. Aspergillus.
  d. Mycoplasma.



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Answer to Question 1

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Of the situations listed, a normal 3-year-old child is the least likely to have a severe RSV infection. All of the other situations involve a child with a preexisting medical condition that could result in a severe case of RSV.

Answer to Question 2

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Mycoplasma is an organism that has traits of both bacteria and viruses. The other listed options are yeasts.



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