Which of the following are indicative/ a sign of meningitis?

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with _______.

Which of the following is associated with Hepatitis C? 

True or False: Shingles occurs more often in older patients due to a decline in immune function. 

_____________ cause(s) impetigo.

A family of four was sailing on an 11-day cruise along the Baja Peninsula when their vacation was abruptly interrupted by acute viral gastroenteritis. The entire family developed abdominal cramping with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that lasted 1-2 days.   A. Name the virus responsible for this illness.  B. Explain your reasoning by listing and explaining the clues provided in the narrative.  C. Explain how this virus is transmitted. 

Which of the following is associated with Borrelia burgdorferi?

True or False: Infection with certain strains of Human Papilloma viruses can increase the risk of cervical cancer. 

An 82-year old nursing home patient is hospitalized with a 3-day history of severe, recurring diarrhea (8-10 episodes per day), abdominal cramping, fever, nausea, and signs of dehydration.  Her symptoms began a few days after completing a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics for an unrelated infection. A stool sample revealed the presence of an anaerobic spore-forming gram-positive bacillus capable of producing toxins (A and B).  The doctor orders a CT scan to determine if the patient has developed a life threatening condition that could lead to perforation (a hole) in the colon. The patient is placed on vancomycin and is treated for dehydration.  A. Name the bacterium (genus and species) responsible for this patient’s condition.  B. What disease does this patient have?  C. Explain each clue provided in the narrative. 

True or False: The botulism exotoxin can be used to prevent headaches and migraines