A common bacteria that causes scarring on the aortic valve is: ...

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A common bacteria that causes scarring on the aortic valve is:
 
  1. Group A streptococcus bacteria.
   2. Group B streptococcus bacteria.
   3. Staphylococcus aureus.
   4. E. coli.

Question 2

CA-MRSA colonization occurs most commonly in the ______ of health-care employees.
 
  1. Eyes
   2. Hands
   3. Nares
   4. Mouths

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Answer to Question 1

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1. This common bacteria causes scarring on the aortic valve.
2. This is not a common bacteria in the heart.
3. Common in endocarditis, but not a common cause of scarring on the aortic valve.
4. Usually attacks the GI tract

Answer to Question 2

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1. Not common in the eye
2. Can be spread by poor hand hygiene, but not the most common spot for colonization
3. The nares can carry MRSA, but they are not the most common spot for colonization.
4. The most common spot for colonization

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