Question

Both aerobic and anaerobic can cause infections, generally in environments that enable the bacteria to thrive. Which statement identifies the most likely infection? A. Aerobic bacteria causes an infection in the brain, and anaerobic causes infection in bone marrow, B. Anaerobic bacteria cause an infection in the stomach, and anaerobic bacteria cause infection in the liver, C. Aerobic bacteria causes infection in the skin, and anaerobic bacteria causes infection in a heart muscle, D. Aerobic bacteria cause an infection in the kidney, and anaerobic bacteria cause an infection in the appendix.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option A

Aerobic bacteria cause an infection in the kidney, and anaerobic bacteria cause an infection in the appendix.

The common regions of human body where anaerobic infections occur include -

a) Oral cavities

b) Abdominal cavities

c) Pelvic cavities

d) Other regions like  head, neck, and skin and bones

The site of anaerobic infection is commonly the site of normal colonization which usually occurs all the locations as mentioned above.