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A 6-week-old male was brought into the office with a 2-day history of choking spells following a protracted (10 day) period of cold-like symptoms. The parents reported that now the infant would suddenly start coughing and could not seem to catch his breath. They became concerned today because the infant has also started vomiting shortly after these episodes. Copious mucous accompanies the coughing episodes. Upon examination his pulse and respiratory rates were elevated. His WBC was 15,500/ul with 70% lymphocytes. The nasopharyngeal swab did not grow any pathogens on routine lab culture. 16. The child is suffering from what disease? How do you know (hallmark)? Name two virulence factors for this pathogen leading to tissue damage. Why did the routine lab culture not show any results? (4

A 6-week-old male was brought into the office with a 2-day history of choking spells following a protracted (10 day) period of cold-like symptoms. The parents reported that now the infant would suddenly start coughing and could not seem to catch his breath. They became concerned today because the infant has also started vomiting shortly after these episodes. Copious mucous accompanies the coughing episodes. Upon examination his pulse and respiratory rates were elevated. His WBC was 15,500/ul with 70% lymphocytes. The nasopharyngeal swab did not grow any pathogens on routine lab culture. 16. The child is suffering from what disease? How do you know (hallmark)? Name two virulence factors for this pathogen leading to tissue damage. Why did the routine lab culture not show any results? (4

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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A 6-week-old male was brought into the office with a 2-day history of choking spells following a protracted (10 day) period of cold-like symptoms. The parents reported that now the infant would suddenly start coughing and could not seem to catch his breath. They became concerned today because the infant has also started vomiting shortly after these episodes. Copious mucous accompanies the coughing episodes. Upon examination his pulse and respiratory rates were elevated. His WBC was 15,500/ul with 70% lymphocytes. The nasopharyngeal swab did not grow any pathogens on routine lab culture. 16. The child is suffering from what disease? How do you know (hallmark)? Name two virulence factors for this pathogen leading to tissue damage. Why did the routine lab culture not show any results? (4
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