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Critical Thinking

MicrobiologyCritical Thinking

Critical Thinking

28.

Why does use of antibiotics and/or proton pump inhibitors contribute to the development of Clostridioides difficile infections?

29.

Why did scientists initially think it was unlikely that a bacterium caused peptic ulcers?

30.

Does it makes a difference in treatment to know if a particular illness is caused by a bacterium (an infection) or a toxin (an intoxication)?

31.

Based on what you know about HBV, what are some ways that its transmission could be reduced in a health-care setting?

32.

Cases of strongyloidiasis are often more severe in patients who are using corticosteroids to treat another disorder. Explain why this might occur.

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