Infectious diseases can be diagnosed by obtaining a specimen from a patient (blood, urine, sputum, etc.) to ______________.

Escherichia coli is ______________.

A previously healthy 17-year old female presents with a 2 day history of sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, night-sweats, a high fever, and extreme fatigue.  The attending physician suspected bacterial pharyngitis and decided not to run tests to determine the causative agent.  The patient was prescribed an antibiotic and was discharged home.  However, she returned to the emergency room a week later because her symptoms had not improved.  This time, the attending physician ordered a culture and a rapid strep test, both were negative.  After a few more tests, the doctor determined the causative agent was a virus.   A. Name the virus responsible for this patient’s condition.  B. What disease does she have?  C. Explain each clue provided in the narrative. 

Which research design is best for exploring cause-and-effect relationships?

True or False: Purulent urethritis is associated with gonorrhea. 

Imagine you are investigating an emerging disease caused by a pathogen that does not have organelles but it does have: DNA, ribosomes, a cell wall, and a plasma membrane. Which type of pathogen is the cause of this disease?

The NASW Code of Ethics supports research primarily for academic advancement, stating that applying research in direct practice settings may compromise client relationships and ethical standards.

______________ occurs when Yersinia pestis spreads to the lungs.

True or False: Pregnant women should avoid soft cheese, deli meats, and unpasteurized milk because of the risk of gonococcal eye infections in infants.

Which of the following is associated with HIV?