All of the Following Are True Statements Concerning Septicemia EXCEPT

question 64

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true statements concerning septicemia EXCEPT:

• A) Septicemia can be fatal in some cases.
• B) Bacteria that cause septicemia usually have virulence factors such as capsules.
• C) Healthy individuals with normal immune systems rarely have septicemia.
• D) The exact bacterial cause of most cases of septicemia is unknown.
• E) Both Gram- positive and Gram- negative bacteria are equally likely to cause septicemia.

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Definitions:

Eye Surgery

Medical procedures performed on the eye or its adnexa, typically to correct vision or treat disease.

Normal Visual Development

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Cataracts

A medical condition that causes clouding of the eye's natural lens, leading to decreased vision, which is commonly related to aging.

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