Decontamination strategies used for potable water and the control of E. meningoseptica are similar to those utilized for which organism?
a. Streptococcus pneumoniae
b. Staphylococcus aureus
c. Listeria monocytogenes
d. Legionella spp.
D
In instances where potable water sources have become contaminated with E. meningoseptica, mitigation strategies are similar to those used for Legionella eradication, including hyperchlori-nation, superheating, periodic thorough cleaning, and disinfection of water/ice machines that may be used in patient care areas.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) a limousine driver dropping off a couple at the school prom. B) a frog that turns into a prince. C) a kid jumping up and down on a trampoline. D) throwing a baited hook into a lake and catching a fish.
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A. aerosols. B. fomites. C. mechanical vectors. D. droplet nuclei. E. biological vectors.