Which of the Following Infectious Agents and Means of Disposal

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following infectious agents and means of disposal are mismatched?

• A)Drums made with animal hides should be treated with sterilizing gas to eliminate endospores.
• B)Coagulation factors purified from blood must be heat-treated to destroy HIV.
• C)Carcasses of animals that died of anthrax must be incinerated to avoid endospores entering the soil.
• D)Mosquito bed nets must be washed in bleach weekly to eliminate any residual Plasmodium.

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Definitions:

Light Reflex

The natural response of the pupil to contract when exposed to bright light, used to assess neurological function.

Cholesteatoma

An abnormal collection of skin cells inside the ear, leading to hearing loss and potential damage to the ear structure.

Fungal Infection

An inflammatory condition caused by a fungus, affecting various parts of the body and can range from superficial to systemic infections.

Nerve Degeneration

The gradual deterioration of nerves, leading to loss of function or structure of nerve cells.