Which of the following involves bacterial uptake of external DNA?

What is similar about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2?

A 72-year-old woman with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) presents with shoulder and hip pain, morning stiffness, and mild systemic symptoms, such as fatigue and fever. Her laboratory results show elevated ESR and CRP levels, and rheumatoid factor is negative. After diagnosis, she is started on prednisone. Which of the following represents the most appropriate first-line treatment approach for PMR and how treatment should be adjusted based on disease response?  

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The bacterial “halos” on this CNA plate are produced by the bacterial virulence factor _________.

The Gram stained bacteria in the picture below are:  

What is similar about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2?

Which ethical principle best supports the trust that patients place in pharmacists to accurately and safely compound medications?

Which one is Lac-?  

Bacteria from a urine culture grew well on both blood and chocolate agar.  Dark pink colonies appeared on MacConkey agar (MAC) after 24 hr. at 37oC.  Using the flow chart below, what test(s) should be done next?  (Check all that apply)