Bacterial (e.g., S. pneumoniae) pneumonia is commonly manifested by a cough productive of sputum, whereas with atypical (e.g., Mycoplasma pneumoniae) pneumonia, the cough is usually nonproductive or absent. Explain.

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Q: Give two facts about Mycobacterium tuberculosis and explain the connection between the two.

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Q: What is the causative agent of Influenza? Please answer the question using the question. Thank you!

A: Influenza is an infectious disease.

Q: Which of the following can help prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia?

A: Answer Option D)Minimal use of sedation and good oral hygiene.

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Q: Explain why it is unlikely that we will ever see a vaccine for sinusitis.

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Q: Why is S. pneumoniae not able to be classified by the Lancefield system?

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Q: A patient presents typical symptoms of pneumonia: cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Would this…

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Q: What are some of the other bacterial pathogens that can cause pneumonia and what would cause…

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Q: What is the virulence factor of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Q: Knowing the pathogenesis of TB, what virulence factors would you expect to see in this microorganism…

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Q: What are the sources and routes of infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

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Q: Using the Koch's Postulates, support the finding that Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative…

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Q: what is the media for mycobacterium tuberculosis?

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Q: What clinical features distinguish bacterial pneumonia from atypical pneumonia?

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Q: What species of Pseudomonas is a common cause of lunginfection in cystic fibrosis patients?

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Q: When is Pneumocystis pneumonia likely to occur in humans?

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Q: What is the pathogenesis of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)?

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Q: what are the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance of mycobacterium tuberculosis?

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Q: Why is Mycobacterium tuberculosis a widespread respiratorypathogen?

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Q: Explain why secondary bacterial infection is common inpersons with influenza.

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Respiratory Infections

Respiratory infections are infectious diseases of the respiratory tract that are mostly caused by bacteria and viruses. They cause infections of the throat, sinuses, airway path, and lungs. Respiratory infections are typically divided into two types: upper tract respiratory infection and lower tract respiratory infection.