Exam 20: Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes

Describe the pathogenesis associated with Trypanosoma brucei that makes it impossible for infected individuals to ever become immune to the pathogen.

Which of the following causes of viral meningitis is transmitted by the fecal-oral route?

Which of the following is the leading cause of meningitis in newborns?

Discuss the two types of poliovirus vaccines available, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

A baby arrives at an emergency room suffering from violent muscles spasms and difficulty breathing. The baby's body is so rigid a proper exam is difficult, but the staff note the baby is only a few weeks old and the umbilicus has not healed properly. The signs are consistent with which of the following diseases?

Hansen's disease is caused by

Rodents are the natural hosts for the virus which causes

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease can be prevented by avoiding

Which of the following statements concerning rabies is FALSE?

A child is brought to the hospital with a high fever, nausea, and vomiting, and complaining of headache. The cerebrospinal fluid collected by spinal tap is cloudy and contains spherical cells which stain Gram-positive. These signs and symptoms are consistent with