________________ is an important species of bacterium involved in dental caries
A 10-month-old girl developed a cough and sore throat. She…
A 10-month-old girl developed a cough and sore throat. She lives in rural Iowa on a farm. Her mother decided to treat the cold homeopathically by giving her fresh honey from their farm. The next morning her arms were limp and she was not responding to interactions. They rushed her to the emergency room. The most likely pathogen:
A 65- year old Caucasian woman went on a two month missionar…
A 65- year old Caucasian woman went on a two month missionary trip to several countries in West Africa. Ten days after her return to the US she experiences fatigue, nausea, and vomiting, with bouts of fever, chills and sweating that are repeated every 36-48 hours. She was pale and had slight jaundice. What could be a possible diagnosis?
In the clinical progression of disease, the period of genera…
In the clinical progression of disease, the period of generalized symptoms (fever, sore body, tired) is called the _____________ phase.
The characteristic signs of cholera include diarrhea with lo…
The characteristic signs of cholera include diarrhea with loss of massive amounts of fluids and electrolytes which can lead to severe shock and dehydration. The best treatment for this disease is:
The diagnostic finding in humans and animals that have died…
The diagnostic finding in humans and animals that have died from rabies:
The etiologic (causative) agent of Legionnaire’s disease
The etiologic (causative) agent of Legionnaire’s disease
The diagnostic finding in humans and animals that have died…
The diagnostic finding in humans and animals that have died from rabies:
The Hib vaccine is used to induce protection against:
The Hib vaccine is used to induce protection against:
A 5-week old baby presents with severe repetitive coughing,…
A 5-week old baby presents with severe repetitive coughing, gasping for breath, choking, and vomiting. The illness is prevented in most children by which of the following childhood vaccination?