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There is no approved antiviral for HPV.  But you inform your patient, if the first treatment (from Question 14) is unsuccessful, there is an HPV antiviral clinical trial she could join.  The drug targets the E2 protein.  What is the role of the E2 protein in viral replication?  Choose all that apply.

Use this prompt to answer questions 10-19. You are a practicing gynecologist and recently diagnosed one of your patients with a Human Papillomavirus 16 infection (a high risk type of HPV).

The differential expression of viral proteins in the host epithelium controls the virus’ progression through the infection cycle.  The diagram below outlines this progression.  For each of the viral proteins below, determine during which step(s) of the cycle (A, B and/or C) the protein is expressed. L1 – [12a] L2 – [12b] E1 – [12c] E2 – [12d] E4 – [12e] E6 – [12f] E7 – [12g]  

Which of the following is the most prevalent vector-borne infectious disease in the United States?

Which of the following is the most prevalent vector-borne infectious disease in the United States?

Which of the following is an inaccurate recommendation to make for home care of a fixed partial denture?

Which of the following (select more than one) is a role that a dental hygienist may play in a patient who has/wants implants or a hybrid denture?

Which of the following is a reason that a patient with a removable partial denture (RPD) may require more frequent recalls compared to a patient with a fixed partial denture (bridge)?

Which situation would not be applicable for a flipper?

Which situation would not be applicable for a flipper?