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This blood sample was taken from a patient complaining of daytime sleepiness and dizziness.  The patient recently returned from a two year volunteer assignment with the Peace Corp in Uganda, Africa.  She had fever, swollen cervical lymph nodes, and aching joints.  She showed no visible signs on the skin such as rash or lesions.  What preliminary diagnosis would you give the patient?

What does the Gardasil vaccine protect from? 

Which of the following applies to scarlet fever? (select all correct answers)

If the ID 50 of norwalk virus is 10 virions and the ID 50 of rotavirus is 100 virions, which virus is easier to get sick with? 

A patient complains of vaginal irritation and a sulfur smell with a greenish watery discharge.  A wet-mount examination reveals an orgaism with a large central nucleus.  The patient can be diagnosed with

A nursing assistant presented with a 3-day history of fever and malaise.  Physical examination revealed jaundice, light-colored feces, and dark urine.  Liver enzymes that indicate liver function were elevated.  Blood cultures were negative for bacteria.  The likely route of transmission of his infectious disease:

Which of the following applies to scarlet fever? (select all correct answers)

Cases of toxic shock syndrome and food poisoning may be related to

The agent responsible for re-emerging disease tuberculosis is in the following genus:

If the ID 50 of norwalk virus is 10 virions and the ID 50 of rotavirus is 100 virions, which virus is easier to get sick with?