A nurse working in a neonatal unit learns that Candida albic…
A nurse working in a neonatal unit learns that Candida albicans is part of normal flora in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts of healthy adults, yet causes thrush (oral candidiasis) in approximately 5-7% of newborns. Which factors could explain this pattern of interaction? Select all that apply.
Read DetailsHow can Clostridium difficile survive routine cleaning with…
How can Clostridium difficile survive routine cleaning with alcohol-based disinfectants, even though actively-growing cells of C. difficile bacteria no harder to kill than other metabolically active bacteria? Select all that apply.
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