In a Recent Surgery, When the Cut Area Was Sutured

question 63

Multiple Choice

In a recent surgery, when the cut area was sutured, bacteria entered the open tissue. As a result, you now have an infection of deep tissue exhibiting redness, swelling, pain, fever, and a rash. With your knowledge of microbiology, you predict that you have a developed an infection caused by ______.

• A) E. coli
• B) human herpesvirus 3
• C) Staphylococcus
• D) Neisseria

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