Exam 21: Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases

Which of the following is/are a reservoir for Francisella tularensis?

The zoonosis known as (ehrlichiosis/plague/tularemia) is transmitted to humans by fleas.

Which of the following diseases is currently vaccine-preventable in humans?

A person reports to a clinic complaining of fever and abdominal pain. The abdomen is swollen, and blood tests indicate kidney damage. A stool sample is examined under a microscope and found to contain the egg shown in the figure. The indications are consistent with infection with

Cytomegalovirus infection of the retina is now treated with (interferon/fomivirsen/ganciclovir), the first antisense RNA drug.

True bugs in the genus (Aedes/Ixodes/Triatoma) transmit Chagas' disease. (Be sure to use proper nomenclature form.)

The intermediate host for Schistosoma mansoni is a (mosquito/tick/snail).

How does the age of the infected individual play a role in the development of Epstein-Barr virus (HHV-4) infections such as infectious mononucleosis?

Vegetations are associated with which of the following disease processes?

The final stage of Chagas' disease is typically fatal because the parasite infects cells of the (blood/heart/liver).

Which of the following is/are transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes?

When bacteria in the bloodstream invade the bones, this leads to a painful condition called (endocarditis/osteomyelitis/lymphangitis).

The terms "bacteremia" and "septicemia" are synonymous.

A large number of people in an African village become ill a couple of weeks after sharing a feast of stew made from the meat of jungle animals. They initially have fever, headache and fatigue, and develop petechiae. Most then experience bloody diarrhea and vomiting, and a few days later begin bleeding from the mouth and eyes. What is the most likely preliminary diagnosis?

Human herpesvirus 4 is better known as cytomegalovirus.

Compare and contrast dengue hemorrhagic fever and Ebola hemorrhagic fever. Discuss both the pathogens and the pathology.

Another name for brucellosis is ________ fever.

Which of the following is known to be teratogenic?

Primary infection with Epstein-Barr virus is known as

Anaplasma primarily infects (erythrocytes/monocytes/neutrophils).