A Possible Effective Treatment for a Patient Who Comes into a Medical

question 67

Multiple Choice

A possible effective treatment for a patient who comes into a medical office with tuberculosis has been derived from

• A) Penicillium notatum.
• B) Amycolatopsis orientalis.
• C) Staphylococcus aureas.
• D) Streptomyces garyphalus.
• E) Bacillus subtilis.

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Definitions:

Rhinorrhea

The medical term for a runny nose, characterized by the excessive discharge of mucus from the nose.

Rhinovirus

A genus of viruses that is a predominant cause of the common cold, characterized by symptoms like sore throat, runny nose, and cough.

Infectious Disease

Diseases caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, which can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one individual to another.

Sputum Culture

A lab test performed on phlegm (sputum) to identify bacteria or fungi causing respiratory infections or diseases.