Which of these common pathogens generally lives on the skin or in the nose, but can cause blood poisoning or a heart infection if it moves inside the body?
Select one of the options below.
A. Campylobacter
B. Norovirus
C. MRSA
D. C. difficile
Answer (2)
The pathogen that typically lives on the skin or in the nose and can cause serious infections if it enters the body is MRSA. This bacterium can lead to blood poisoning and heart infections. Other options listed do not share this characteristic. ;
The correct answer is MRSA, which commonly lives on the skin or in the nose but can cause serious infections like blood poisoning if it enters the body. Other pathogens mentioned do not typically inhabit these areas or cause similar infections. Understanding these characteristics can help in preventing serious health issues associated with MRSA.
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