Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 21 - Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System - Multiple-Choice and True-False Questions - Bloom's Levels 1 and 2: Remember and Understand - Page 667: 7

Answer

d. all of the above

Work Step by Step

Causes of the given ailments are: 1. Otitis media: It is caused by infection in the Eustachian tube by multiple bacteria. 2. Hospital-acquired Pneumonia: It is caused by inhaling air infected with different kinds of bacteria in a hospital or touching infected surfaces /patients. 3. Sinusitis: Caused by a biofilm made by various types of bacteria. Thus, the correct answer is option d.
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