Pearson eText Bauman Microbiology with Diseases by Body Systems -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Bauman Microbiology with Diseases by Body Systems -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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ISBN: 9780135891018
Author: ROBERT BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 13, Problem 1EDCS

(1)

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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