Infectious Disease CPC

Question 1

Based on location in the brain, how can you differentiate WNV from HSV?

Answer 1

WNV: deep-brain nuclei
HSV: frontal and temporal lobes

Question 2

Toxoplasmosis takes __________ to become infective.

Answer 2

48 hours (after defecation); this is important, because if you clean the catbox every 48 hours, then you are not likely to become infected with toxoplasmosis