Infectious Disease Flashcards
1
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Hepatitis E
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An un-enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus spread through the fecal-oral route
Major concern is high mortality rate observed in infected pregnant women
2
Q
Protein A
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Binds the Fc portion of antibodies and inhibits complement to inhibit opsonization and phagocytosis
Virulence factor of staph aureus
3
Q
Toxic shock syndrome
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Superantigen triggers a cytokine storm
