A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with a Severe

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department with a severe case of gastroenteritis. The patient experienced gastrointestinal upset after eating raw oysters. What organism can be the culprit for this patient's condition?

• A) Vibrio trota
• B) V. parahaemolyticus
• C) V. cholerae
• D) V. vulnificus

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Definitions:

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Retroviruses

A group of RNA viruses that insert a DNA copy of their genome into the host cell in order to replicate, e.g., HIV.

Invading Organisms

Pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, that enter the body and cause various diseases or infections.

Antigens

Substances that provoke an immune response, including the production of antibodies, when detected by the body.