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A virus responsible for more than 50% of common colds

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? 

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:

________________ is an important species of bacterium involved in dental caries

Patrick is 16-years old and is active on his soccer team in Gainesville High School.  During practice on a warm summer day he had forgotten his socks.  Another player who had just finished a game lent him his socks.  Two weeks after that incident Patrick noticed an offensive odor on his feet.  The areas between his toes were red and itchy with mild fissures.  Which of the following is true? 

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: 

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 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 from rabies:

The diagnostic finding in humans and animals that have died from rabies: