Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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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 (13th Edition)
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