All of the following organisms can typically cause infection from aerosolization of specimens, except
A) Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
B) Brucella spp.
C) Staphylococcus aureus.
D) Francisella tularensis.

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Staphylococcus aureus is not typically associated with aerosol transmission. However, it can be transmitted through droplets or contact with contaminated surfaces. The other organisms listed can be transmitted through aerosolization of specimens.

All of the Following Organisms Can Typically Cause Infection from Aerosolization