The Condition Known as "Pinkeye" May Be the Result of Infection

question 67

Multiple Choice

The condition known as "pinkeye" may be the result of infection with

• A) Haemophilus influenzae.
• B) Trypanosoma brucei.
• C) Acanthamoeba.
• D) Clostridium botulinum.
• E) Chlamydia trachomatis.

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Definitions:

Antibiotics

Drugs that are employed to combat bacterial infections through eradication or suppression of bacterial growth.

Inhalation

The act of taking air and other substances into the lungs through breathing, a key route of exposure to airborne pollutants and pathogens.

Treponema Pallidum

A bacterium responsible for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection that can cause long-term complications if not treated.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, characterized by distinct stages and potentially serious long-term complications if left untreated.