This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is the protozoan organism that is associated with pneumonia in ... (Read 54 times)

gbarreiro

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is the protozoan organism that is associated with pneumonia in im-mune-compromised patients?
 
  a. Schistosoma c. Pneumocystis
  b. Shigella d. Rickettsiae

Question 2

Which of the following is the type of organism that causes malaria and trypanosomiasis?
 
  a. Virus c. Protozoa
  b. Parasite d. Bacteria


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

frankwu0507

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Pneumocystis pneumonia is common in immunocompromised patientsparticularl y those in-fected with human immunodeficiency virus. Pneumocystis is a protozoan. Schistosoma is a blood fluke. Shigella is a gram-negative, nonspore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria. Rickettsiae are intra-cellular parasites that resemble bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Protozoan infections include amebiasis, malaria, trypanosomiasis, and Pneumocystis pneumonia.


gbarreiro

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
TY


frankwu0507

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
Happy to Help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

An X-ray showing pneumonia. An X-ray showing pneumonia.
Selected Drugs for Helminth and Protozoan Infections Selected Drugs for Helminth and Protozoan Infections
Type of pathogen organism Type of pathogen organism
This ciliated protozoan is a Stentor. Stentor are common in freshwater lakes and rivers This ciliated protozoan is a Stentor. Stentor are common in freshwater lakes and rivers
Multicelled organism Multicelled organism
Ciliated protozoan Tetrahymena with buccal cavity visible. Ciliated protozoan Tetrahymena with buccal cavity visible.
Video: How proteins function? How do proteins work?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library