INFECTIONS Flashcards
1
Q
What virus has a Monospot test that is positive?
A
EBV
2
Q
______ is the most common cause of post transplant infections
A
cytomegalovirus
3
Q
What is the first-line treatment for CMV in an HIV patient?
A
gancyclovir
4
Q
Which fungus can be visualized using india ink stain?
A
cryptococcus neoformans
5
Q
How does EBV affect B cells
A
EBV infects B cells by binding to the cell-surface receptor CD21
