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What is the primary mode of CMV infection?
What is the primary mode of CMV infection?
Which drug is a DNA polymerase inhibitor used in the treatment of CMV infection?
Which drug is a DNA polymerase inhibitor used in the treatment of CMV infection?
In which patient population is Maribavir specifically used for resistant CMV?
In which patient population is Maribavir specifically used for resistant CMV?
Which organ transplantation procedure is most affected by CMV reactivation?
Which organ transplantation procedure is most affected by CMV reactivation?
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What is the hallmark of CMV infection histologically known as?
What is the hallmark of CMV infection histologically known as?
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Which virus is associated with Burkitt lymphoma in immunocompromised individuals primarily outside the U.S.?
Which virus is associated with Burkitt lymphoma in immunocompromised individuals primarily outside the U.S.?
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What is the most common mode of transmission for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)?
What is the most common mode of transmission for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)?
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Which virus causes over 90% of cases of infectious mononucleosis, also known as the 'kissing disease'?
Which virus causes over 90% of cases of infectious mononucleosis, also known as the 'kissing disease'?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection?
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Which virus is commonly treated with Ganciclovir or Valganciclovir?
Which virus is commonly treated with Ganciclovir or Valganciclovir?
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Which virus is the main focus of treatment with Ganciclovir/Valganciclovir?
Which virus is the main focus of treatment with Ganciclovir/Valganciclovir?
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Which infection is commonly associated with symptoms like postherpetic neuralgia?
Which infection is commonly associated with symptoms like postherpetic neuralgia?
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In case of resistance to acyclovir in HSV infections, which drug is used as an alternative (though nephrotoxic)?
In case of resistance to acyclovir in HSV infections, which drug is used as an alternative (though nephrotoxic)?
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Which drug is known for causing nephrotoxicity and is primarily used in the treatment of CMV infections?
Which drug is known for causing nephrotoxicity and is primarily used in the treatment of CMV infections?
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Which antiviral drug is known for inhibiting viral DNA polymerase to stop DNA synthesis in the treatment of various herpes infections?
Which antiviral drug is known for inhibiting viral DNA polymerase to stop DNA synthesis in the treatment of various herpes infections?
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What is the recommended treatment for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in immunocompromised patients?
What is the recommended treatment for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in immunocompromised patients?
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Which of the following is a potential side effect of Ganciclovir therapy for CMV infection?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of Ganciclovir therapy for CMV infection?
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What is the primary mode of transmission of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)?
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Which of the following antiviral drugs is a pyrophosphate analog used in the treatment of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis?
Which of the following antiviral drugs is a pyrophosphate analog used in the treatment of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis?
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In which patient population is Maribavir primarily indicated for the treatment of CMV infection?
In which patient population is Maribavir primarily indicated for the treatment of CMV infection?
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Which treatment for CMV works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase and causing termination of DNA elongation?
Which treatment for CMV works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase and causing termination of DNA elongation?
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What is the mechanism of action of Ganciclovir/Valganciclovir in treating CMV?
What is the mechanism of action of Ganciclovir/Valganciclovir in treating CMV?
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What is a potential side effect of Foscarnet used in CMV treatment?
What is a potential side effect of Foscarnet used in CMV treatment?
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Which medication used for CMV treatment can lead to the development of retinitis as a side effect?
Which medication used for CMV treatment can lead to the development of retinitis as a side effect?
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Which CMV treatment is known for its mechanism of action involving inhibition of the viral terminase complex?
Which CMV treatment is known for its mechanism of action involving inhibition of the viral terminase complex?
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