Exam 19: Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System

Prophylactic rifampin is indicated for individuals in close contact with patients infected by

Each of the following is true for Toxoplasma gondii except that it

Tetanus differs from botulism in that

In paralytic polio,what structures are damaged?

What organism is the main reservoir and host for Toxoplasma gondii?

All of the following pertain to poliomyelitis except

Which type of neuroglia has phagocytic capabilities in the CNS?

Encephalitis is most commonly caused by a

Cerebrospinal fluid is found in the

Which of the following is not a causative agent of acute encephalitis?

The virulence of Haemophilus influenzae serotype b is associated with its

Production of a neurotoxin that binds to target sites on spinal cord neurons responsible for inhibiting skeletal muscle contraction is a characteristic of

Subacute encephalitis may be caused by

Treatment for Neisseria meningitidis consists of

In both botulism and tetanus,respiratory muscles cannot facilitate breathing and,if untreated,respiratory collapse leads to death.

Children with hypogammaglobulinemia are at risk for developing polio if given the oral polio vaccine.

The foodborne disease that involves neurotoxin is

Tetanus can be prevented with the DTaP childhood immunization and boosters with the tetanus toxoid.

Some cases of CJD may be caused by a mutation of the PrP gene.

Botulism is often referred to as lockjaw.