Secondary Bacterial Infections Occur Frequently During Influenza Epidemics Primarily Because

question 11

Multiple Choice

Secondary bacterial infections occur frequently during influenza epidemics primarily because:

• A) antiviral drugs lower host resistance.
• B) the virus causes extensive tissue inflammation and necrosis.
• C) respiratory droplets transmit infections.
• D) the viral infection is usually self-limiting.

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Definitions:

Flatulence

The accumulation of gas in the alimentary canal, often resulting in the expulsion through the rectum.

Bowel Sounds

Noises made by the movement of the intestines as they push food through the digestive system, indicative of gastrointestinal activity.

Perineal Skin

The skin in the perineum, the region between the anus and the genitals.

Excoriation

Skin picking disorder; a condition characterized by repeated picking at one’s own skin which results in skin lesions.