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15. A virulence factor is one which a. allows a microbe to invade and establish itself on the host. b. allows a host to evade infection c. normal flora use against invading microorganisms d. invading organisms use against normal flora.

15. A virulence factor is one which a. allows a microbe to invade and establish itself on the host. b. allows a host to evade infection c. normal flora use against invading microorganisms d. invading organisms use against normal flora.

Phlebotomy Essentials
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14. Following coronary artery bypass surgery, seven patients develop Rhodococcus bronchialis infections. Cultures of the operating rooms, Nurse A, and Nurse B are taken. R. bronchialis grows from the hand and nasal swabs of Nurse A. The patients' infections are an example of a(n): a. latent infection b. chronic infection c. sporadic infection d. nosocomial infection e. none of the above || 15. A virulence factor is one which a. allows a microbe to invade and establish itself on the host. b. allows a host to evade infection c. normal flora use against invading microorganisms d. invading organisms use against normal flora.
Transcribed Image Text:14. Following coronary artery bypass surgery, seven patients develop Rhodococcus bronchialis infections. Cultures of the operating rooms, Nurse A, and Nurse B are taken. R. bronchialis grows from the hand and nasal swabs of Nurse A. The patients' infections are an example of a(n): a. latent infection b. chronic infection c. sporadic infection d. nosocomial infection e. none of the above || 15. A virulence factor is one which a. allows a microbe to invade and establish itself on the host. b. allows a host to evade infection c. normal flora use against invading microorganisms d. invading organisms use against normal flora.
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