A lower endoscopy examination of a patient complaining of abdominal cramps and diarrhea reveals pus-laden patches along the intestinal wall. Which of the following infectious agents could be considered the pathogen responsible for this condition?
a. Clostridioides difficile
b. Shigella
c. Salmonella serotype Typhi
d. Helicobacter pylori
e. Campylobacter jejuni

A father suspects his son has intestinal worms due to his complaint of an itchy bottom. What habit is most likely responsible for his infection? (NCLEX/HESI/TEAS)

a. Walking outside barefoot

b. Eating without first washing hands

c. Eating fruit that is not washed

d. Eating undercooked meat

e. Swimming in a nearby freshwater lake

Using the following list, construct a concept map or a chart connecting these terms according to the pathogen and correlated disease: fecal–oral, diarrhea, rotavirus, Campylobacter jejuni, bacterial, viral, foodborne transmission, antibiotics, vaccine.

List the symptoms associated with the various stages of Schistosomiasis.

True or False: Giardia infections in the United States are all imported from other countries.

Which of the following is most controversial for a nonseptic patient with E. coli O157:H7? (NCLEX/HESI/TEAS)

a. Administering oral rehydration therapy

b. Administering antibiotic therapy

c. Administering fever-reducing medications

d. Administering intravenous rehydration therapy

e. Withholding agents like diphenoxylate-atropine that reduce GI tract motility

________ and ________are the two types of food poisoning.

All of the following are phases of bacterial pathogenesis except which of these answers?

During the Covid-19 pandemic, individuals around the world were advised to wear masks covering their nose and mouth. Why is this medical advice important for decreasing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus?