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shofmannx20

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following pulmonary infections is most commonly seen in patients with AIDS?
 
  a. Anaerobic
  b. Pneumocystis jiroveci
  c. Streptococcus pneumoniae (Diplococcus pneumoniae)
  d. Legionella pneumophila

Question 2

All of the following will be typically found in the air of an enclosed house fire EXCEPT:
 
  a. steam.
  b. carbon monoxide.
  c. hydrogen cyanide.
  d. hydrogen chloride.


karmakat49

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

B
Historically, the fungus Pneumocystis jiroveci has caused most cases of pneumonia in AIDS patients. Because AIDS patients have a compromised immune system, they are prone to many other infectious organisms.

Answer to Question 2

A
The burning of typical household materials will result in the release of carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, and hydrogen chloride.


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