Case Study 1

A 64-year old male with fever, malaise, and cough.

Wrong answer!

"His vaccinations are up-to-date, including DPT."

Question 3 of 6

What does DPT stand for?

A. Diphtheria, Pertussis, Trichomonas

B. Diphtheria, Pseudomonas, Tetanus

C. Damsela, Pertussis, Tetanus

D. Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus
This vaccination protects against infections by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Bordetella pertussis (which causes wooping cough), and Clostridium tetani.

The Biology Project
University of Arizona
Tuesday, August 4, 1998
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