Clostridium Difficile Is a Deadly "Superbug" That Causes

question 103

Multiple Choice

Clostridium difficile is a deadly "superbug" that causes:

• A) penicillin-resistant otitis media.
• B) nosocomial diarrhea.
• C) nongonococcal urethritis.
• D) toxoplasmosis.

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Definitions:

Antibiotic Therapy

The use of antibiotics to treat bacterial infections.

Anemia

A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to fatigue and weakness.

Lymph Node

Mass of lymphatic tissue located along the course of a lymphatic vessel.

Specific Antigens

Unique molecules or molecular structures on the surface of pathogens, cells, or tissues that trigger an immune response when detected.