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Stanislaus is currently suffering from simultaneous infections with HIV and Hepatitis B virus (HBV). If his HIV is treated before his Hepatitis B is under control, what condition is he at risk for developing?

BONUS: Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis results from 

Giancarlo has a homozygous mutation that prevents him from being able to produce the CCR5 receptor. He has recently been exposed to HIV at a dose guaranteed to infect a normal person. What is the likely outcome of his exposure?

BONUS: Carol is concerned that, if she should decide to become pregnant five years from now, her baby will suffer HIV infection because she recently contracted HIV. Does she have a reason to be concerned?

The presence of S. aureus in a persons’ nasal passages

Salmonella enterica serovar Choleraesuis would be expected to cause

A 5-year-old patient attends clinic with evidence of blisters on his skin. Your patient most likely has:

You have developed a new medication that can temporarily inhibit the action of glucosyl transferases. You expect that this drug would be most effective in preventing disease caused by:

The formation of an actin pedestal is responsible for the pain and abdominal cramping associated with infections by which of the following bacteria?