What Observations Made Fleming Further Investigate Some Mold Growing on His

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Essay

What observations made Fleming further investigate some mold growing on his bacterial plate,instead of just discarding the contaminated plate?

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Definitions:

Standard Precautions

A set of infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.

Urinary Catheter Bag

A device used to collect urine from a urinary catheter.

Oral Care

The practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease.

Surgical Mask

A medical device worn over the mouth and nose to prevent the spread of infectious agents during surgical procedures and patient care.