A Sample from an Abscess Is Stained and Examined Under

question 44

Multiple Choice

A sample from an abscess is stained and examined under the microscope. A Gram stain appears uniformly pink, but a GMS (Gomori methenamine silver) stain reveals brownish filaments in the sample. These findings suggest

• A) dermatophytosis.
• B) sporotrichosis.
• C) necrotizing fasciitis.
• D) phaeohyphomycosis.
• E) leishmaniasis.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging to try and rid the body of unwanted calories.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.

Bulimia

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain, often through vomiting or using laxatives.

Societal Pressure

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