RESPIRATORY
FIBROTIC LUNG DISEASE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Haemophilus influenzae
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Burkholderia
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Detailed explanation-1: -Burkholderia cepacia is a rare cause of sepsis in newborns and its transmission involves human contact with heavily contaminated medical devices and disinfectants.
Detailed explanation-2: -Burkholderia spp. causes a variety of disease. Burkholderia cepacia complex causes disease in patients with CF especially pneumonia, bacteremia, UTIs, and septic arthritis. Burkholderia pseudomallei is considered as a bioterrorism agent and causes melioidosis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Burkholderia cepacia is a plant phytogen and is known as a hardy and versatile organism. Over the past two decades it has emerged as a pathogen in the cystic fibrosis (CF) community, with devastating effects. Pulmonary colonisation can lead to an accelerated decline in lung function.