Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134832302
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 1EDCS

1.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The process by which the people can protect themselves from mosquito-borne pathogens, beside using repellents

Case summary:

An old man had reached at the doctor’s clinic in Ravenna, Italy. He suffered from combination of symptoms including widespread rashes, fever, nausea, and pain in joints. The scientists reported these symptoms as the emergence of chikungunya, which is related to equine encephalitis viruses. Chikungunya disease was more prevalent in the nations of Africa and the Indian Ocean. The Italian patient survived but his crippling pain lasted for several months. He now insists and promotes the use of mosquito repellant.

2.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason that the term tiger mosquito is commonly used for Aedes.

Case summary:

An old man had reached at the doctor’s clinic in Ravenna, Italy. He suffered from combination of symptoms including widespread rashes, fever, nausea, and pain in joints. The scientists reported these symptoms as the emergence of chikungunya, which is related to equine encephalitis viruses. Chikungunya disease was more prevalent in the nations of Africa and the Indian Ocean. The Italian patient survived but his crippling pain lasted for several months. He now insists and promotes the use of mosquito repellant.

3.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason behind the inadequacy of antibiotics such as penicillin, erythromycin, and ciprofloxacin in preventing and treating chikungunya.

Case summary:

An old man had reached at the doctor’s clinic in Ravenna, Italy. He suffered from combination of symptoms including widespread rashes, fever, nausea, and pain in joints. The scientists reported these symptoms as the emergence of chikungunya, which is related to equine encephalitis viruses. Chikungunya disease was more prevalent in the nations of Africa and the Indian Ocean. The Italian patient survived but his crippling pain lasted for several months. He now insists and promotes the use of mosquito repellant.

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