In the Final Trimester of Pregnancy, Your Test Results Came

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the final trimester of pregnancy, your test results came back positive for an infection that would likely be damaging for the newborn, so your doctor wants to prescribe an antibiotic.What organism is the likely culprit here?

• A)Group B Streptococcus
• B) Herpes simplex 2
• C) Leptospira
• D) Trichomonas

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Definitions:

Biotic Potential

The maximum reproductive capacity of an organism under optimal environmental conditions, reflecting the potential for population growth.

Distribution Pattern

The way in which something is spread or dispersed across a given area.

Clumped

Gathered together or collected into a dense cluster or group.

Human Population Increase

The growth in the number of individuals in the human species, often attributed to factors like increased birth rates and decreased mortality rates.