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What is a characteristic of the TORCH pathogens?
They are vertically transmitted to a developing fetus
What is the purpose of the PCV7 vaccine?
To prevent pneumoniae
How do Varicella-zoster virus and Herpes simplex virus transmit to the fetus?
Through vertical transmission from mother to fetus
What is the purpose of the placenta in the female reproductive tract?
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How can Rubella virus be prevented?
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What is a common way for Viral Hepatitis to be transmitted?
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What is the main mechanism of action of the Rubella virus?
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What is the purpose of the Zostavax vaccine?
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What is the primary transmission route of HSV-1?
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What is the consequence of Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS)?
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What is the main goal of the MMR vaccine?
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What is the primary symptom of Chickenpox?
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What is the typical outcome of HSV-1 reactivation?
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What is the main method of transmission for Onchocerca volvulus?
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What is the purpose of the Hib conjugate vaccine?
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What is the consequence of untreated strep throat?
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What is the primary mode of transmission of Ebola?
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What is the name of the virus that causes mononucleosis?
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What is the goal of antiretroviral therapies (ART) in HIV treatment?
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How does HIV mutate, making treatment challenging?
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What is the current global prevalence of HIV?
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What is the primary region affected by HIV?
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