In a recent surgery, when the cut area was sutured, bacteria entered the open tissue.  As a result, you now have an infection of deep tissue exhibiting redness, swelling, pain, fever, and a rash.  With your knowledge of microbiology, you predict that you have a developed an infection caused by ________.

A. Staphylococcus
B. E. coli
C. Neisseria
D. human herpesvirus 3


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. Venus b. Meteorites c. Volcanoes d. Stromatolites e. Comets

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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