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Ch. 21 - Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Infections
Norman-McKay- Microbiology: Basic and Clinical Principles 2nd Edition
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모든 교과서Norman-McKay 2nd EditionCh. 21 - Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Infections문제 3
17장, 문제 3

Which of the following microbes is most commonly associated with sepsis in immune-compromised individuals?
a. Borrelia burgdorferi
b. Human immunodeficiency virus
c. Zika virus
d. Candida albicans
e. Epstein-Barr virus

검증된 단계별 안내
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Step 1: Understand the definition of sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, often involving bacteria or fungi entering the bloodstream and causing systemic inflammation.
Step 2: Review the characteristics of each microbe listed: Borrelia burgdorferi is a bacterium causing Lyme disease; Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes immune suppression but is not a direct cause of sepsis; Zika virus is primarily associated with neurological complications; Candida albicans is a fungal pathogen known to cause bloodstream infections, especially in immune-compromised patients; Epstein-Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis and is not commonly linked to sepsis.
Step 3: Focus on the immune-compromised population, who are more susceptible to opportunistic infections, particularly fungal infections like those caused by Candida albicans, which can lead to systemic infections and sepsis.
Step 4: Recognize that Candida albicans is the most common cause of fungal sepsis in immune-compromised individuals due to its ability to invade the bloodstream and cause systemic infection.
Step 5: Conclude that among the options, Candida albicans is the microbe most commonly associated with sepsis in immune-compromised individuals.

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Sepsis and Its Causes

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's extreme response to an infection, leading to tissue damage and organ failure. It commonly arises from bacterial, fungal, or viral infections, especially in immune-compromised individuals who cannot effectively fight pathogens.
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Immune-Compromised Individuals

Immune-compromised individuals have weakened immune systems due to conditions like HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy, or organ transplants. This makes them more susceptible to opportunistic infections, including those caused by fungi and certain viruses that rarely cause severe disease in healthy people.
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Immune Tolerance

Candida albicans as an Opportunistic Pathogen

Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen that can cause bloodstream infections and sepsis, especially in immune-compromised patients. It is part of normal human flora but can become invasive when the immune system is weakened, making it a frequent cause of fungal sepsis.
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