Mortality Following an Outbreak of S

question 21

Multiple Choice

Mortality following an outbreak of S. pyogenes that progresses to toxic shock can be as high as

• A)25%.
• B)50%.
• C)70%.
• D)90%.

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Definitions:

Crop Failure

An agricultural event where crops do not grow as expected or are destroyed before harvest, often due to unfavorable environmental conditions, pests, or diseases, leading to a significant decrease in yield.

Fungal Infections

Health conditions caused by fungi, which can affect the skin, nails, or internal organs.

Opisthokont Clade

A group of eukaryotic organisms, including fungi, animals, and related forms, characterized by posterior flagella in their motile stages.

Conidia

A type of asexual spore in fungi that is not encased in a spore-bearing structure and is important for the spread and reproduction of fungi.