Clinical History:58-year-old African American female had been hemiplegic on the right side for 3 months prior to death. She developed malaise, fever and chills after visiting with her grandchildren. Her infection progressed. She developed dyspnea and expired. Sputum sample, gram stain. Photo includes sputum sample and gram stain. Does the visit with the grandchildren contribute to condition or no? What could have been a likely cause of the infection? What biosafety level is the causative agent? What type of cleaning agent would be effective against the causative agent? If this patient entered the hospital, what precautions would the staff take?

Clinical History:58-year-old African American female had been hemiplegic on the right side for 3 months prior to death. She developed malaise, fever and chills after visiting with her grandchildren. Her infection progressed. She developed dyspnea and expired. Sputum sample, gram stain. Photo includes sputum sample and gram stain. Does the visit with the grandchildren contribute to condition or no? What could have been a likely cause of the infection? What biosafety level is the causative agent? What type of cleaning agent would be effective against the causative agent? If this patient entered the hospital, what precautions would the staff take?

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