1.  A 55-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital…

1.  A 55-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital after undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. She has a weakened immune system. The nurse notices that the patient develops a fever and reports abdominal pain. A stool sample is collected and tested, revealing an overgrowth of normally harmless bacteria from the patient’s own intestines. What type of infection is the patient most likely experiencing?

11. A 45-year-old male patient presents with abdominal pain,…

11. A 45-year-old male patient presents with abdominal pain, weight loss, and the passage of visible segments in his stool. He mentions that he consumed undercooked pork during his recent trip to an undeveloped area. The physician suspects that the patient has a helminth infection. Which of the following best describes helminths, with a specific example of the organism that could cause this patient’s symptoms?