Which of the Following Situations Demonstrates the Risk of a Microbiome

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations demonstrates the risk of a microbiome?

• A) Mary suffers from colon cancer. While being treated, she develops an opportunistic Bacteroides fragilis infection.
• B) Andy is lactose intolerant. His body does not break down lactose, so the microorganisms in the gut do it for him.
• C) Jenna is prone to yeast infections, so she routinely eats yogurt and takes a probiotic supplement to increase the amount of lactic acid bacteria in her vagina.
• D) Anthony suffers from debilitating diarrhea after a lengthy course of antibiotics to treat his MRSA infection.

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