Newborns Exposed to the Gram-Positive Bacterium ________ During Vaginal Birth

question 21

Multiple Choice

Newborns exposed to the Gram-positive bacterium ________ during vaginal birth are at risk of developing neonatal meningitis.

• A) Streptococcus agalactiae
• B) Listeria monocytogenes
• C) Haemophilus influenzae
• D) Neisseria meningitidis
• E) Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Coupon Bond

A type of bond that pays the holder a fixed interest payment (coupon) at regular intervals until the bond reaches its maturity date.

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Interest Rates

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Premium

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