Question

1st attempt What would be the most effective way to prevent an opportunistic aspergillosis infection in an immunocompromised patient? * Choose one: A. provide drinking water free of Aspergillus spores B. cover skin lesions to prevent contact with Aspergillus spores C. treat the patient's skin with antifungal medications to remove resident Aspergillus spores D. filter air to remove Aspergillus spores 1/14 > СТ

Answer 1

D. filter air to remove spores

Aspergillosis is caused by inhalation of spores of Aspergillus fungus which is found in many locations. It is a lung condition which mostly affects people with lower immunity. Aspergillosis is caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores by an immunocompromised person. Therefore in order to prevent it in immunocompromised people, it is best to filter air to remove the spores.