Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect Regarding Keratitis

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding keratitis?

• A)Keratitis can be caused by bacteria or viruses,but not eukaryotic organisms.
• B)Infection of the cornea by microbes can lead to destruction of the cornea and blindness.
• C)Infection of the cornea can occur through sexual transmission.
• D)Latent HSV-1,that reactivates during times of stress,enters the ophthalmic nerve causing keratitis instead of cold sores.

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Cu

The chemical symbol for copper, a red-orange metal known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity.

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom connected by a polar covalent bond.

Limiting Reactant

The reactant that is totally consumed in a chemical reaction, limiting the amount of product that can be formed.

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a strong, corrosive acid consisting of hydrogen and chlorine.