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1. Some potentially pathogenic bacteria and fungi, including strains.docx
Pathogenic bacteria and fungi, such as enterococcus and candida, can persist on hospital materials for one to three months, prompting the need for effective infection control practices by hospital staff. Additionally, HIV targets CD4+ cells, leading to a significant impact on both antibody and cell-mediated immunity. Strategies to mitigate these risks and their implications are essential for hospital environments.
1. Some potentially pathogenic bacteria and fungi, including strains.docx
- 1. 1. Some potentiallypathogenic bacteria and fungi, including strains of Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Candida, and Aspergillus, can survive for one to three months on a variety of materials found in hospitals, including scrub suits, lab coats, plastic aprons, and computer keyboards. What can hospital personnel do to reduce the spread of these pathogens? 2. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) preferentially destroys CD4+ cells. Specifically, what effect does this have on antibody and cell-mediated immunity? **Provide APA references for each