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What is the most common cause of heterophile-negative mononucleosis?
What is the most common cause of heterophile-negative mononucleosis?
- Cytomegalovirus (correct)
- Herpes simplex virus
- Varicella-zoster virus
- Epstein-Barr virus
Which family of viruses does Human CMV belong to?
Which family of viruses does Human CMV belong to?
- Herpesviruses (correct)
- Flaviviruses
- Orthomyxoviruses
- Retroviruses
Where does CMV rest in the body after spreading to the lymphoid tissues?
Where does CMV rest in the body after spreading to the lymphoid tissues?
- Endothelial cells
- Nervous tissues
- Epithelial cells (correct)
- Muscle tissues
Which group is at the greatest risk of CMV infection?
Which group is at the greatest risk of CMV infection?
In which year was CMV first isolated in the laboratory?
In which year was CMV first isolated in the laboratory?
What kind of genetic material does CMV possess?
What kind of genetic material does CMV possess?
What is the preferred method for diagnosing Cytomegalovirus infection?
What is the preferred method for diagnosing Cytomegalovirus infection?
Which histological mark is characteristic of Cytomegalovirus infection?
Which histological mark is characteristic of Cytomegalovirus infection?
What does IgG Avidity testing measure in Cytomegalovirus infection?
What does IgG Avidity testing measure in Cytomegalovirus infection?
Which blood parameter is typically abnormal in Cytomegalovirus infection?
Which blood parameter is typically abnormal in Cytomegalovirus infection?
In which group of patients is CMV serology NOT RECOMMENDED?
In which group of patients is CMV serology NOT RECOMMENDED?
What is the gold standard test for tissue Cytomegalovirus detection?
What is the gold standard test for tissue Cytomegalovirus detection?
Which mode of transmission is NOT associated with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection?
Which mode of transmission is NOT associated with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection?
What is a common manifestation of disseminated CMV infection?
What is a common manifestation of disseminated CMV infection?
Which group is more likely to have Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in their urine or saliva?
Which group is more likely to have Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in their urine or saliva?
What is a common immunologic manifestation of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection?
What is a common immunologic manifestation of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection?
Which statement is true about CMV-positive individuals?
Which statement is true about CMV-positive individuals?
Which complication is NOT commonly associated with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection?
Which complication is NOT commonly associated with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection?
