Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477206
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 1EDCS

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Summary Introduction

To determine:

Alternate ways to protect from mosquito-borne pathogens without using repellents.

Case summary:

In the given scenario, an old man from Italy with symptoms of joint pain, fever, nausea, and difficulty in breathing goes to the doctor. Thus, relating the symptoms with the equine encephalitis virus, the doctors now could diagnose the virus as chikungunya virus.

(2)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason Aedes is called as tiger mosquito.

Case summary:

In the given scenario, an old man from Italy with symptoms of joint pain, fever, nausea, and difficulty in breathing goes to the doctor. Thus, relating the symptoms with the equine encephalitis virus, the doctors now could diagnose the virus as chikungunya virus.

(3)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The ineffectiveness of antibiotics like penicillin, ciprofloxacin, and erythromycin in treating chikungunya.

Case summary:

In the given scenario, an old man from Italy with symptoms of joint pain, fever, nausea, and difficulty in breathing goes to the doctor. Thus, relating the symptoms with the equine encephalitis virus, the doctors now could diagnose the virus as chikungunya virus.

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