The bacterial species most frequently associated with necrotizing fasciitis is:

A) Francisella tularensis.
B) Staphylococcus aureus.
C) Streptococcus pneumoniae.
D) Streptococcus pyogenes.

D) Streptococcus pyogenes.

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a. alkalosis. b. calcium buildup. c. acidosis. d. hydroxide ion increase. e. HCO3 ? increase.

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Refer to Figure 40-1. Which labeled portions of the skin would be affected by UV light?


a. 1 and 5
b. 1 and 15
c. 5 and 15
d. 5 and 14
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