Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321733603
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Chapter 21, Problem 3CAE
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
A confirmed case of influenza who was hospitalized later developed respiratory distress. The symptoms included fever, rash, and low blood pressure. The respiratory secretions showed Staphylococcus aureus in culture. The etiological agent for the above mentioned symptoms is S. aureus and the relationship is discussed below.
Characters of the case:
- The young teenager hospitalized with influenza
- The influenza further leads to complication
- The patient develops respiratory distress
- S. aureus is responsible for this complication
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Chapter 21 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction
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Ch. 21 - Prob. 2ACh. 21 - Prob. 3ACh. 21 - Prob. 4ACh. 21 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 21 - A 12-year-old boy had a fever, rash, headaches,...Ch. 21 - A patient has conjunctivitis. If you isolated...Ch. 21 - You microscopically examine scrapings from a case...Ch. 21 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 9MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 10MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 1CAECh. 21 - Prob. 2CAECh. 21 - Prob. 3CAE
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