Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the first step in collecting blood for microbiological analysis?
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1. Introduction to Microbiology
Introduction to Microbiology
Multiple Choice
Pneumocystitis is a term that refers to a:
A
parasitic infection of the intestines
B
bacterial infection of the skin
C
fungal infection of the lungs
D
viral infection of the liver
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the term 'Pneumocystitis' by breaking it down into its components. 'Pneumo-' refers to the lungs, and '-cystitis' generally refers to inflammation or infection involving cysts or cells.
Step 2: Recognize that Pneumocystitis is associated with the lungs, which helps eliminate options related to intestines, skin, or liver.
Step 3: Recall that Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus known to cause pneumonia, especially in immunocompromised individuals, indicating a fungal infection of the lungs.
Step 4: Compare the options given: parasitic infection of intestines, bacterial infection of skin, fungal infection of lungs, and viral infection of liver. Based on the term and known microbiology, the fungal infection of the lungs is the correct association.
Step 5: Conclude that Pneumocystitis refers to a fungal infection of the lungs caused by Pneumocystis species.
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