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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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Ch. 21 - Discuss the usual mode of entry of bacteria into...Ch. 21 - What bacteria are identified by a positive...Ch. 21 - Prob. 3RCh. 21 - Complete the table of epidemiology below.Ch. 21 - Why do some states require a test for antibodies...Ch. 21 - Prob. 6RCh. 21 - Prob. 7RCh. 21 - Prob. 8RCh. 21 - Prob. 9RCh. 21 - Prob. 10R
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