Which of the following is a common pathogen that could cause a disruption of normal flora in a patient receiving antibiotic therapy?
a. Clostridium difficile c. Enterobacteriaceae spp.
b. Pneumocystis ca-rinii d. Pseudomonas ae-ruginosa
ANS: A
Clostridium difficile are the bacteria that cause the disruption of normal flora in the gastrointesti-nal tract caused by antibiotic therapy. Pneumocystis carinii are the protozoa that cause pneumo-nia in immunocompromised patients with human immunodeficiency virus. Enterobacteriaceae spp. are the bacteria that can cause hypogammaglobulinemia in patients with multiple myeloma.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).