Microbiology: ... by Taxonomy (Instructor's)
Microbiology: ... by Taxonomy (Instructor's)
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ISBN: 9780134298757
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 2CCS

(1)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The laboratory tests that could have confirmed the diagnosis in this case.

Case summary:

In the given scenario, a 25-year-old male got admitted to the hospital with thrush, diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, and difficulty in breathing. Cultures of his pulmonary fluid revealed the presence of Pneumocystis jirovecii. The man confessed that he was a heroin addict and shared needles in the “shooting gallery”.

(2)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The most likely way in which the man acquired the infection.

Case summary:

In the given scenario, the man who got admitted to the hospital with thrush, diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, and difficulty in breathing, confessed that he was a heroin addict and shared needles in the “shooting gallery”

(3)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The changes to the man’s immune system that allowed opportunistic infections of Candida and Pneumocystis to arise.

Case summary:

In the given scenario, a man arrived at the emergency room with neurological disorders, uncontrolled facial twitching, anxiety, and feelings of fear.

(4)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The precautions that should be taken with the patient’s blood.

Case summary:

In the given scenario, a 25-year-old male got admitted to the hospital with thrush, diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, and difficulty in breathing. Cultures of his pulmonary fluid revealed the presence of Pneumocystis jirovecii.

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