A Group of Swim Team Members Breaks Out in a Rash

question 12

Multiple Choice

A group of swim team members breaks out in a rash (folliculitis) the day after swimming at the pool. What organism is probably responsible for this outbreak?

• A) Staphylococcus aureus
• B) Enterococcus sp.
• C) Escherichia coli
• D) Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Definitions:

Deleterious Effects

Harmful or damaging impacts, often used in the context of effects on health, environment, or genetic traits.

Noninfectious Disease

Diseases not caused by pathogenic microorganisms but instead result from genetic, lifestyle, or environmental factors.

Malformed Proteins

Proteins that have incorrect folding or structure due to genetic mutations or misprocessing, potentially leading to diseases or functional impairments.

Wattled Jacanas

A species of bird known for its long toes and nails that enable it to walk on floating vegetation in shallow lakes, their distinctive feature being the wattle.