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Why are antiviral drugs difficult to develop?

This pathogen is causing the patient an excruciating cough that is characterized as a ‘whoop’: 

Formerly known as Consumption, what slow growing pathogen is responsible for forming granulomas in the lungs of the victims and must be treated with isoniazid. 

A student suddenly becomes very ill with sore throat, stiff neck, vomiting, and convulsions. A spinal tap shows diplococci Gram negatives. What organism do you suspect is causing this sudden illness?

Spirochetes are known for tissue penetration due to what feature? 

Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme Disease, is vectored by what host? 

Parasitology is the study of parasitic_________. 

What are clinical considerations for developing an antibiotic?

The study of the cause of a disease is called: 

When describing the stages of an infectious disease, which stage is associated with most severe signs and symptoms and is the peak of disease?