Question

10. The studying the underlying causes of prevalence in nosocomial (Hospital acquired) infections, what data is routinely collected from from patients?

Underlying condition

Age of the patient

Caloric intake

Reason for hospitalization

11. Which step in glycolysis is considered anaerobic?

Glycolysis

Preparatory

Kerb’s cycle

The electron transport chain

13. Which of the case studies discussed in class had the most influence on public health policy?

The 1975 legionnaires convention

Haiti in the 2010’s

Spanish influenza

The rash of tractor related injuries in 1965

Answer 1

Ans . (10) Age of the patient

Apart from bacteria, fungi, especially Candida species is being recognized as an important cause of nosocomial blood stream infections. The challenges such as poor medical infrastructure , uncontrolled use of antibiotics has increased the risk of Hospital aquired infections.

The young children, the elderly, and persons with compromised immune systems are more likely to get this infection.

Ans .(11) Krebs cycle

The Krebs cycle (citric acid cycle) is anaerobic, in that it doesn't require molecular oxygen itself. In eukaryotes, the Krebs cycle occurs in mitochondria, and the mitochondrial electron transport chain requires oxygen.

Ans .(13) Spanish influenza

The Spanish flu (also known as 1918 Flu pandemic) , was an unusually deadly influenza pandemic caused by H1N1 influenza A virus.