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Streptococcus pyogenes is described as “Group A Strep”. What does “Group A” refer to?

Which of the following viruses carries both transcription and translation factors in its tegument?

A patient attends clinic suffering from changes to her personality and weakness to her movements. Examination of her medical records confirmed that she had sought an appointment several years ago for a rash but cancelled it after it appeared to “go away”. What disease is she most likely suffering from?

Axonal transport of toxin absorbed by neurons of the peripheral nervous system to those of the central nervous system is a feature of infection by

What is true of the Coronaviruses

Which of the virulence factors below is associated with decreased activity by TH cells in response to infection?

What is true of Adenoviruses

A patients mother does not follow the advice of the medical team and does not give him antibiotics recommended for the treatment of Streptococcal pharyngitis. Several weeks later, he develops joint pains that come and go, develops a heart murmur, and irregular, uncontrollable movements in his limbs. He is suffering from ________, which is an example of a(n) __________ .

A patient attending clinic arrives complaining of profuse diarrhea and abdominal pain. Colonoscopy identified evidence of the development of a pseudomembrane. Formation of toxic megacolon had already occurred, necessitating surgical removal. What bacterium was most likely responsible?

Sexually transmitted pathogens are less likely to infect the urinary tract of females because: