Organisms – Friday Pop Quiz 02/19
What organism caused this disease?
A. Kytococcus sedentarius
B. Candida albicans
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Corynebacterium tenuis
E. Corynebacterium diphtheriae
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What organism caused this disease?
A. Kytococcus sedentarius
B. Candida albicans
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Corynebacterium tenuis
E. Corynebacterium diphtheriae
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What complication can occur if this disease is left untreated?
A. Development of a squamous cell carcinoma
B. Testicular torsion
C. Erectile dysfunction
D. Impotence
E. Pseudo-ainhum
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