Which Lab Value Is Most Concerning in an Infant with Fever

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which lab value is most concerning in an infant with fever and a suspected bacterial infection?

• A) C-reactive protein of 11.5 mg/L
• B) Lymphocyte count of 8.7
• C) Platelet count of 475
• D) White blood cell count of 14

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Definitions:

A Site

The location on the ribosome where an aminoacyl-tRNA binds during protein synthesis.

Retrotransposons

Genetic elements that can amplify themselves in a genome and are capable of moving from one location to another within the host's genome.

Mutations

Changes in the nucleotide sequence of the genetic material of an organism, which can lead to variations in traits.

Genetic Diversity

The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species, providing the necessary variation for populations to adapt to changing environments.