The pediatric nurse understands that cellulitis is most often caused by
a. Herpes zoster
b. Candida albicans
c. Human papillomavirus
d. Streptococcus or Staphylococcus organisms
D
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A Herpes zoster is the virus associated with varicella and shingles.
B Candida albicans is associated with candidiasis or thrush.
C Human papillomavirus is associated with various types of human warts.
D Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Haemophilus influenzae are the organisms
usually responsible for cellulitis.
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