a) People getting medical care can catch serious infections…
a) People getting medical care can catch serious infections called healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). C. difficile colitis (inflammation of the colon) is one type of HAI that causes severe diarrhea and stomach cramps. The infection sometimes does not clear up even after prolonged antibiotic treatment. Explain who is at most risk of getting C. difficile colitis?
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You friend likes to consume unpasteurized beverages because they taste so much better. You are a microbiologist working for the food testing team at a biotech company. From your understanding of the process and goal of Pasteurization, critique your friend’s choice and provide her your recommendation on best practices.
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