Which of the following does not generally represent a good practice to follow when performing infectious disease work in animals?
a. work bare-handed to prevent loss of tactile sensation caused by disposable gloves.
b. anesthetize or sedate animals to reduce the chances of accidental human needle sticks.
c. work in pairs.
d. obtain an antimicrobial sensitivity panel or other therapeutic profile on the infectious agent.

Explain what causes the skin to burn in the sun? explain why people should avoid the sun if taking a photosensitive medication?

Why is important to keep your health triangle balanced?

A48-year-old male presents with an 8-day history of productive cough, subjective fevers, and malaise. he is otherwise healthy without any active medical problems. he is a social drinker of alcohol, and denies any tobacco or drug use. on physical examination, the patient is alert and oriented. his temperature is 100.4 0 f, pulse rate is 56, respiratory rate is 18, and blood pressure is 133/64. heent is within normal limits and a chest exam has diffuse expiratory wheeze with decreased sounds to the right lower lung fields. blood labs reveal wbc 14.4, hgb 11.3, plt 233, alt 65, ast 102, and po 4 2.1. a chest x-ray reveals a dense consolidation with bulging fissures. based on these findings, what is the most likely pathogen affecting this patient?