Case #2. Tammy was burned in a house fire. She suffered burns over 70 % of her body. Health care personnel taking care of her noticed a bluish green color in some of her burned areas within two days after her admission to the burn ward of the hospital. Questions: 1. What is Tammy's diagnosis? A. Pseudomonas infection B. Staphylococcal infection C. Streptococcal infection D. Bartonella infection 2. Select the incorrect statement. A. P. aeruginosa is rarely part of human microbiota. B. P. aeruginosa can successfully colonize virtually any organ and any body system. C. P. aeruginosa is a natural inhabitant of bodies of water and moist soil. D. P. aeruginosa has an inherent resistance to a narrow range of antimicrobial agents.

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Case #2.
Tammy was burned in a house fire. She suffered burns over 70 % of her body. Health
care personnel taking care of her noticed a bluish green color in some of her burned
areas within two days after her admission to the burn ward of the hospital.
Questions:
1. What is Tammy's diagnosis?
A. Pseudomonas infection
B. Staphylococcal infection
C. Streptococcal infection
D. Bartonella infection
2. Select the incorrect statement.
A. P. aeruginosa is rarely part of human microbiota.
B. P. aeruginosa can successfully colonize virtually any organ and any body system.
C. P. aeruginosa is a natural inhabitant of bodies of water and moist soil.
D. P. aeruginosa has an inherent resistance to a narrow range of antimicrobial agents.
3. Pseudomonas infections are treated with:
A. a combination of antimicrobials including aminoglycosides
B. polymixin as a last resort
C. preformed antibody injections
D. A and B are correct
Transcribed Image Text:Case #2. Tammy was burned in a house fire. She suffered burns over 70 % of her body. Health care personnel taking care of her noticed a bluish green color in some of her burned areas within two days after her admission to the burn ward of the hospital. Questions: 1. What is Tammy's diagnosis? A. Pseudomonas infection B. Staphylococcal infection C. Streptococcal infection D. Bartonella infection 2. Select the incorrect statement. A. P. aeruginosa is rarely part of human microbiota. B. P. aeruginosa can successfully colonize virtually any organ and any body system. C. P. aeruginosa is a natural inhabitant of bodies of water and moist soil. D. P. aeruginosa has an inherent resistance to a narrow range of antimicrobial agents. 3. Pseudomonas infections are treated with: A. a combination of antimicrobials including aminoglycosides B. polymixin as a last resort C. preformed antibody injections D. A and B are correct
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