Skin Infection – Friday Pop Quiz 5/24
This patient acquired an infection with a microorganism that was most likely inoculated into the skin from contact with:
A. Dead Fish
B. Kittens
C. Jacuzzi tubs
D. Fresh water lakes
E. Rose thorns
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This patient acquired an infection with a microorganism that was most likely inoculated into the skin from contact with:
A. Dead Fish
B. Kittens
C. Jacuzzi tubs
D. Fresh water lakes
E. Rose thorns
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our Brand Partner
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