LSN Mechanism of Infectious Disease

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1. Newborn infants who have not yet developed an intestinal flora are routinely given an intramuscular injection of vitamin K to prevent bleeding due to a deficiency in vitamin-dependent coagulation factors.

A. Use the concept of mutualism to explain why this is done

2. Persons with human granulocytic chrlichiosis may be co-infected with lymes disease

A. Explain

3.Person with chronic lung disease are often taught to contact their health care provider when they notice a change in the color of their sputum because it might be a sign of infection

A. Explain

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MECHANISM OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, OUTLINE
The paper is divide into the following sections:






The Concept of Mutualism in Intramuscular Injection of Vitamin K in Newborns
o This part discusses how a mother and a baby mutually benefit from intramuscular
injection of Vitamin K,
Potential co-infection of persons with human granulocytic Ehrlichiosis with Lyme
disease
o This section discusses the how persons with granulocytic Ehrlichiosis may be
infected with Lyme disease.
Meaning of Change in Sputum Color and Possible Infections
o This part presents the reason persons with chronic lung disease are advised to seek
medical attention in case the color of their sputum changes.
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Running head: MECHANISM OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE

MECHANISM OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
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MECHANISM OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE

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MEDICAL ISSUES
The Concept of Mutualism in Intramuscular Injection of Vitamin K in Newborns
A newborn receives most nutrients through a transfer from the mother. The transfer occurs
both in utero and into the breast milk. However, when there is...


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