C805 - Pathophysiology questions and answers Graded A+

C805 - Pathophysiology questions and answers Graded A+ MRSA - "antibiotic-resistant form of Staph infection that commonly develops on the skin; red, swollen, rash; transmitted usually skin to skin; multi-drug resistant organism difficult to treat can progress into blood, bone, lung, or skin infections, can be life-threatening" Malaria - fever, chills, sweating and other flu like symptoms; transmitted by mosquitos; anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the destruction of RBCs Staph Infection - caused by a Staphylococcus (or "staph") bacteria; range from a simple boil to antibiotic-resistant infections to flesh-eating infections; symtoms include red, swollen skin w/ pus, and warm to touch Active Immunity - antibodies Passive Immunity - immunit