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

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)