MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781266808685
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 19, Problem 3CTQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To summarize:

The classes of pathogens that can cause meningitis, noting the most pathogenic to the human host.

Introduction:

Meningitis is the inflammation of the protecting layer of the brain called meninges. Meningitis can occur as only a single form. It can be diagnosed by examining blood sample and cultures. Symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, stiff neck, and drowsiness.

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The tests used for identification of the causative agents for meningitis.

Introduction:

Meningitis is the inflammation of the protecting layer of the brain called meninges. Meningitis can occur as only a single form. It can be diagnosed by examining blood sample and cultures. Symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, stiff neck, and drowsiness.

c.

Summary Introduction

To summarize:

The causative agent and mode of transmission behind the multistate meningitis outbreak linked to steroid use that occurred in 2012.

Introduction:

The rare form of meningitis is caused by a fungus entering the bloodstream and reaches to the spinal cord; termed as fungal meningitis. However, the immunocompromised patients are at more risk of getting fungal meningitis.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The role of improper physical and chemical control in outbreak occurred in 2012.

Introduction:

The rare form of meningitis caused by a fungus entering the bloodstream and reaches to the spinal cord; termed as fungal meningitis. However, the immunocompromised patients are at more risk of getting fungal meningitis.

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