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What virus is described as a 'virus without a disease that mimics everything'?
What virus is described as a 'virus without a disease that mimics everything'?
Which virus is commonly associated with 'winter vomiting bug' and major gastroenteritis outbreaks?
Which virus is commonly associated with 'winter vomiting bug' and major gastroenteritis outbreaks?
What type of infection is caused by Coxsackie Type A virus?
What type of infection is caused by Coxsackie Type A virus?
Which virus is NOT described as affecting cells in the gut?
Which virus is NOT described as affecting cells in the gut?
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Which virus is associated with Downey cells and infectious mononucleosis?
Which virus is associated with Downey cells and infectious mononucleosis?
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Which virus is commonly found to affect mostly infants and children causing diarrheal disease?
Which virus is commonly found to affect mostly infants and children causing diarrheal disease?
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Which viral infection can lead to polio-like symptoms in the lower part of the body 2-3 weeks after recovery from influenza?
Which viral infection can lead to polio-like symptoms in the lower part of the body 2-3 weeks after recovery from influenza?
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What is a common symptom of Reyes Syndrome that is not relieved by eating?
What is a common symptom of Reyes Syndrome that is not relieved by eating?
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What is a serious consequence of Reyes Syndrome if left undiagnosed and untreated?
What is a serious consequence of Reyes Syndrome if left undiagnosed and untreated?
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Which virus mainly affects kids under 1 year old by infecting the bronchioles and alveoli of the lungs?
Which virus mainly affects kids under 1 year old by infecting the bronchioles and alveoli of the lungs?
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What is the main characteristic of Human parainfluenza virus 3 infection?
What is the main characteristic of Human parainfluenza virus 3 infection?
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What organs are most seriously affected by Reyes Syndrome?
What organs are most seriously affected by Reyes Syndrome?
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Which tick-borne disease is characterized by the presence of an eschar at the site of the tick bite?
Which tick-borne disease is characterized by the presence of an eschar at the site of the tick bite?
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Which Rickettsial disease affects neutrophils and is transmitted by ticks?
Which Rickettsial disease affects neutrophils and is transmitted by ticks?
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Which Rickettsial disease is known as Brown dog tick fever and is common in the Mediterranean area?
Which Rickettsial disease is known as Brown dog tick fever and is common in the Mediterranean area?
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Which Rickettsial disease is characterized by a black crust at the tick bite site and is associated with the name La tache noire?
Which Rickettsial disease is characterized by a black crust at the tick bite site and is associated with the name La tache noire?
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Which Rickettsial disease is identified by the presence of a rash that typically starts at the wrists and ankles before spreading to other parts of the body?
Which Rickettsial disease is identified by the presence of a rash that typically starts at the wrists and ankles before spreading to other parts of the body?
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Which condition is considered the most life-threatening tick-borne disease in the United States?
Which condition is considered the most life-threatening tick-borne disease in the United States?
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What is a common symptom of a Chlamydia trachomatis infection in men?
What is a common symptom of a Chlamydia trachomatis infection in men?
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Which fungal disease is known to be the deadliest and causes meningitis?
Which fungal disease is known to be the deadliest and causes meningitis?
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What is a common way to contract Blastomycoses?
What is a common way to contract Blastomycoses?
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What can lead to Candidiasis in the gut and vaginal tract?
What can lead to Candidiasis in the gut and vaginal tract?
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Sporotrichosis is commonly seen in individuals with which occupation?
Sporotrichosis is commonly seen in individuals with which occupation?
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Aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus Fumigatus is characterized by what unique feature?
Aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus Fumigatus is characterized by what unique feature?
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What disease is caused by Histoplasma Capsulatum and is commonly known as Spelunkers disease?
What disease is caused by Histoplasma Capsulatum and is commonly known as Spelunkers disease?
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Which protozoan causes African sleeping sickness?
Which protozoan causes African sleeping sickness?
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What is the primary symptom of Giardiasis caused by Giardia Lamblia?
What is the primary symptom of Giardiasis caused by Giardia Lamblia?
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Which protozoan infection is known as the 'brain eating amoeba'?
Which protozoan infection is known as the 'brain eating amoeba'?
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Which disease is caused by Toxoplasma gondii and is transmitted primarily from cats?
Which disease is caused by Toxoplasma gondii and is transmitted primarily from cats?
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Which fungal infection causes donut-like granulomas in the lungs?
Which fungal infection causes donut-like granulomas in the lungs?
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'Valley fever' is caused by which fungal infection?
'Valley fever' is caused by which fungal infection?
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'Chagas disease' is transmitted by which insect?
'Chagas disease' is transmitted by which insect?
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'Tinea pedis' is a fungal infection commonly known as:
'Tinea pedis' is a fungal infection commonly known as:
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'Amebic dysentery' is caused by which protozoan parasite?
'Amebic dysentery' is caused by which protozoan parasite?
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