26. (Obj 22.2-22.15) Reservoirs: Identify the reservoirs for each infection. Choices: birds birds/bats humans (12 times) soil (3 times) water a. $$ \qquad $$ chicken pox b. $$ \qquad $$ coccidioidomycosis c. $$ \qquad $$ common cold d. $$ \qquad $$ cryptococcosis e. $$ \qquad $$ diphtheria f. $$ \qquad $$ histoplasmosis g. $$ \qquad $$ influenza h. $$ \qquad $$ klebsiellal pneumonia

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To identify the reservoirs for each infection, we need to understand the typical sources or reservoirs for the pathogens causing these diseases. Here’s a breakdown of each infection and its associated reservoir:

a. **Chicken pox**: The reservoir for the varicella-zoster virus (which causes chicken pox) is primarily **humans**.

b. **Coccidioidomycosis**: This fungal infection is caused by Coccidioides species, which are found in the **soil**.

c. **Common cold**: The common cold is caused by various viruses, primarily rhinoviruses, and the reservoir is **humans**.

d. **Cryptococcosis**: This fungal infection is caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, which is typically found in **soil** and associated with bird droppings.

e. **Diphtheria**: The bacterium that causes diphtheria, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, has its reservoir in **humans**.

f. **Histoplasmosis**: This fungal infection is caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, which is found in **soil**, particularly in areas with bird or bat droppings.

g. **Influenza**: The influenza virus has its reservoir primarily in **humans**, but can also be found in birds.

h. **Klebsiella pneumonia**: The bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae is typically found in the **human** gut and can also be present in the environment, including **water**.

Now, let's summarize the reservoirs for each infection:

- a. Chicken pox: **humans**
- b. Coccidioidomycosis: **soil**
- c. Common cold: **humans**
- d. Cryptococcosis: **soil** (and birds)
- e. Diphtheria: **humans**
- f. Histoplasmosis: **soil** (and birds)
- g. Influenza: **humans** (and birds)
- h. Klebsiella pneumonia: **humans** (and water)

Based on this analysis, the final answers are:

a. **humans**  
b. **soil**  
c. **humans**  
d. **soil** (and birds)  
e. **humans**  
f. **soil** (and birds)  
g. **humans** (and birds)  
h. **humans** (and water)
- a. humans - b. soil - c. humans - d. soil (and birds) - e. humans - f. soil (and birds) - g. humans (and birds) - h. humans (and water)

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