True or False: Influenza and Rhinovirus infections are vaccine preventable. 

The Human Papilloma virus (HPV) is associated with _________. 

Imagine you are investigating an emerging disease caused by a pathogen made of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) and protein, but does not have: a plasma membrane, ribosomes, cell wall, or organelles. Which type of pathogen is the cause of this disease?

True or False: Infectious diseases can be diagnosed by obtaining a specimen from a patient (blood, urine, sputum, etc.) detect the presence of pathogenic microbes through microscopy. 

A 24-year old female presents to her gynecologist for a routine exam.  A pelvic exam revealed small, flat warts that were almost undetectable. A pap-smear revealed cervical epithelial cells with an abnormal appearance (large nuclei, multiple nuclei, and cytoplasmic clearing).  A. Name the virus responsible for this condition.  B. What disease does this patient have?  C. Explain each clue provided in the narrative.  D. What type of cancer is associated with some strains of this virus? 

A 30-year old male presents to the emergency room with fever, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, jaundice, and dark urine. The patient had recently returned home from a two-week trip to Africa.  Further examination revealed yellow discoloration of the eyes and mild abdominal pain in the upper right quadrant. The doctor explained that this is an RNA virus that is endemic in parts of Africa and the patient likely acquired this virus through contaminated food or water.   A. Name the virus that caused this patient’s condition. B. What disease does this patient have? C. Explain each clue provided in the narrative. 

_______________ is spread by a tick vector. 

Which of the following is not associated with food poisoning and/or foodborne infections (including water)?

_______ are examples of human prion diseases.

True or False: Infant botulism is associated with Streptococcus pyogenes.