Organisms and Infections Caused Flashcards

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responsible for a number of post operative infections common referred to as staph infections

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staphylococcus aureus

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involves in strep throat, scarlet fever, pneumonia, rheumatic heart disease, and other communicable conditions

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streptococcus species

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3
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responsible for various infections referred to as colitis

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Escherichia coli

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4
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presents particular hazard for various infections to burn victims, patients with cystic fibrosis, and those patients with certain types of cancer

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pseudomonas aeruginosa

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5
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responsible for tuberculosis and leprosy and present a particular hazard for various infections to patients with low resistance

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mycobacterium species

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6
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responsible for AIDS

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human immunodeficiency virus

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7
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responsible for hepatitis

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Hepatitis B

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8
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associated with several types of cancer

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human papilloma

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