For Most Pathogens to Be Diagnostic of Current Infection,there Must

question 19

Multiple Choice

For most pathogens to be diagnostic of current infection,there must be a(n) _____ in the patient's antibody titer of _____ doubling dilutions.

• A)decrease;two
• B)increase;two
• C)decrease;four
• D)increase;four

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Definitions:

Lung Cancer

Uncontrolled cell growth that affects any component of the respiratory system.

Pneumonectomy

A surgical procedure to remove one lung, often performed to treat lung cancer or severe lung disease.

Steroids

A large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms; examples include hormones and cholesterol.

Antibiotics

Medications used to prevent and treat bacterial infections by either killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth.