Which Is Not Associated with Tularemia

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which is not associated with tularemia?

• A)The causative agent is a pathogen of concern on the lists of bioterrorism agents.
• B)Tularemia is transmitted by arthropod vectors.
• C)The reservoir can be rabbits and squirrels.
• D)Symptoms include fever, swollen lymph nodes, ulcerative lesions, conjunctivitis, and pneumonia.
• E)In animals, tularemia infects the placenta and fetus.

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Definitions:

Lethargic

Describing a state of sluggishness, drowsiness, or little to no energy, often as a symptom of a medical condition or result of lack of sleep.

Obtunded

Describes a state of reduced alertness or consciousness, often characterized by a decreased response to external stimuli.

Stuporous

A state of reduced consciousness or awareness, where the person is unresponsive to stimuli to a great extent.

Semi-Coma

A state of consciousness that is between a coma and full consciousness, where the patient is partly responsive to external stimuli.