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A patient is suffering from a bout of diarrhea that has left them dehydrated. Nucleic acid amplification testing has revealed the presence of a single stranded RNA genome. What virus is the cause of the patients disease?

Of the following viral infections, which is associated with right-sided abdominal pain, clay-colored feces, dark urine, and jaundice?

Which toxin is appropriately matched to its mechanism of action?

BONUS: Intravenous drug users would be expected to be at a greater risk for infection from ______ than non-drug users.

Infection by which of the following viruses can be prevented by vaccination?

A patient attends clinic with a painful inflammation of the skin on her leg. Examination of the tissue reveals the presence of a pus-producing infection that began in epidermis, but has expanded to include the layer below. What disease is she most likely suffering from?

As judged by the presence of anti-virus antibodies, what viral pathogen is the most successful at infecting citizens of the USA?

What protein(s) comprise the HIV  spike protein complex?

Which virulence factor allows varicella-zoster virus to form syncytia?

A patient attends clinic exhibiting the destruction of his dermis. The presence of the enzyme hyalronidase is observed. Which of the following statements is true?