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Which Coronavirus made the jump to humans from an intermediate camel host?

A 1-month old patient attends hospital in the midst of a respiratory crisis. Chest imagining reveals the presence of pneumonia and bronchiolitis. A lung biopsy shows the presence of cells that appear too large and have abnormal appearance in the lung tissue specimen. What pathogen is most likely responsible for the disease?

A mechanical vector is required for:

A patient develops blurry vision and consistent difficulty with fine motor control that progresses into a general inability to move her limbs. Treatment with antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-protozoan medications fail to resolve her symptoms. What disease is she most likely suffering from?

Sarah is in a committed, monogamous relationship with Ted. Ted, while equally committed and monogamous, has not employed safe sexual practices in his prior relationships and does not employ them in his present relationship with Sarah. Sarah has recently developed a case of vaginal discharge. What pathogen CANNOT be responsible for her discharge?

What animal is most commonly recognized to be the zoonotic reservoir of Coronaviruses that jump the species barrier to cause human infections?

Both the Cerverix and Gardasil vaccines protect against infection by HPV Types 16 and 18. What is so significant about these strains of human papilloma virus?

Which of the following vaccines uses multiple types of capsular polysaccharides, isolated from the most common strains circulating in North America, with each conjugated to a diphtheria toxoid as its antigens?

Aggressive antibiotic treatment of cystitis is warranted to prevent the development of:

Infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae in men most commonly manifests as