An outbreak of sepsis caused by staph aureus has occurred in the newborn nursery. You are called upon to investigate. According to your knowledge of the normal flora, what is the most likely source of the organism? a. Colonb. Nosec. Throatd. Vaginae. Lungs

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Keaton Higgins

Biology

7 November, 08:01

An outbreak of sepsis caused by staph aureus has occurred in the newborn nursery. You are called upon to investigate. According to your knowledge of the normal flora, what is the most likely source of the organism? a. Colonb. Nosec. Throatd. Vaginae. Lungs

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Trevor Herring · Answer 1

The correct answer is b. Nose

Explanation:

Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacteria that is found as a member of human microbiota in our respiratory tract and on skin. Usually, these bacteria are harmless to us but if it gets in our body it can cause infection.

It can get into our body through contaminated food with S. aureus or through damaged skin. As this bacteria, is present in 15-40% people in their nasal cavity and can be transferred through direct contact so the most likely source of the organism is nose.