Prion Disease

Question 1

Explain what prion disease is, and explain other differentials for it and explain how it can be treated(67)

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Question 2

For the different types of prion disease, explain what EEG,MRI,CSF analysis, genetics ,Western Blot PrPsc and post-mortems show(NPR)(67-68)

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Question 3

NAME DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRION DISEASE AND DESCRIBE THEIR AETIOLOGY AND PROGNOSIS(NPR)(68)

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Question 4

Recall common bugs and classify according to shape and whether they are gram negative or gram positive.Also identify which ones are obligate anaerobes.(69)

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Question 5

List bacteria, protozoa and fungi that are obligate intracellular microbes(69)

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