Week 14 Case Study: SCI 251 /
SCI251 (Latest )
Microbiology | Questions & Answers
100% Correct - Nightingale
This case study is about a newborn baby who is very sick
right after birth. We will learn about how certain
infections can pass from a mother to her baby before the
baby is even born. In this assignment, we will look at the
baby’s symptoms, find out which germ caused the
sickness, and talk about how taking care of pets, like cats,
can sometimes lead to health problems. By reading
through this case, you will practice using what you know
about germs and diseases
, Question:
Client 1: Newborn
Stage 1: A newborn male is evaluated shortly after birth. The infant
presents with convulsions, jaundice, hydrocephaly, and inflammation of the
eyes (chorioretinitis).
The mother reports no major illnesses during pregnancy but states that she
owns three cats and was responsible for cleaning the litter box daily.
The provider begins to suspect a congenital infection transmitted during
pregnancy.
Which pathogen is the cause of this newborn's condition?
a) Toxoplasma gondii
b) Cytomegalovirus
c) Treponema pallidum
d) Rubella virus
Answer:
Toxoplasma gondii
SCI251 (Latest )
Microbiology | Questions & Answers
100% Correct - Nightingale
This case study is about a newborn baby who is very sick
right after birth. We will learn about how certain
infections can pass from a mother to her baby before the
baby is even born. In this assignment, we will look at the
baby’s symptoms, find out which germ caused the
sickness, and talk about how taking care of pets, like cats,
can sometimes lead to health problems. By reading
through this case, you will practice using what you know
about germs and diseases
, Question:
Client 1: Newborn
Stage 1: A newborn male is evaluated shortly after birth. The infant
presents with convulsions, jaundice, hydrocephaly, and inflammation of the
eyes (chorioretinitis).
The mother reports no major illnesses during pregnancy but states that she
owns three cats and was responsible for cleaning the litter box daily.
The provider begins to suspect a congenital infection transmitted during
pregnancy.
Which pathogen is the cause of this newborn's condition?
a) Toxoplasma gondii
b) Cytomegalovirus
c) Treponema pallidum
d) Rubella virus
Answer:
Toxoplasma gondii
