Asked by Lauren Cantrell on May 15, 2024
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A physical reaction, such as fever and chills, to an unspecified pathogen is a diagnosis referred to by the acronym:
A) HIV.
B) HPV.
C) SIRS.
D) ICPs.
Unspecified Pathogen
A term used when the specific cause of an infection or disease is not identified or defined in a diagnostic process.
Acronym
A word formed from the initial letters of a name or by combining initial letters or parts of a series of words.
- Comprehend the significance of practices controlling infection and the mechanisms through which infections are transmitted.
Verified Answer
GM
Gershon MukulaMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
SIRS stands for Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, which is a diagnosis given when a patient experiences fever, increased heart rate, and abnormal white blood cell count in response to an unspecified pathogen or other stressor. HIV and HPV are specific viral infections, and ICPs (intracranial pressure) is a term related to neurological conditions.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance of practices controlling infection and the mechanisms through which infections are transmitted.