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This pathogen is causing the patient an excruciating cough that is characterized as a ‘whoop’: 

Formerly known as Consumption, what slow growing pathogen is responsible for forming granulomas in the lungs of the victims and must be treated with isoniazid. 

Spirochetes are known for tissue penetration due to what feature? 

A student suddenly becomes very ill with sore throat, stiff neck, vomiting, and convulsions. A spinal tap shows diplococci Gram negatives. What organism do you suspect is causing this sudden illness?

Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme Disease, is vectored by what host? 

Jaundice can be a sign of what viral infection that is transmitted in blood and other bodily fluids? 

Which complement activation pathway requires the use of mannose?

Parasitology is the study of parasitic_________. 

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a virus? 

A patient complains of a recurring gnawing or burning pain in the stomach one hour after each meal.  He has no fever or diarrhea.  A potential causative agent is: