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- Explain how the body (including cells, organs, organ systems) is affected by the bacterium called Neisseria meningitidis? Are there any long-term effects caused by the bacterium, even after recovery?Depict the life cycle seen in Entamoeba histolytica infection.Where is Rocky Mountain spotted fever commonly found? What symptoms and activities would justify treatment for the disease prior to laboratory confi rmation?
- What are the treatment approach of H.pylori infection after failed the initial therapy? Please briefly explain at your own words.What is one very unusual method of treatment used with C. difficle patients?This pathogen is usuall foodborne and causes a mostly asymptomic disease. The most common foods associated with it are deli meats and unpasteurized dairy products. It rarely cause meningitis and spsis. It is mainly of concern because it can lead to still birth. This pathogen is a) Stahylococcus aureus b) Streptococci pneumoniae c) Listeria monocytogens d) Streptocpccus pyogenes