Question 1

Rocky Mountain spotted fever continues to be isolated to those states that border the Rocky Mountains.

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is not isolated to states bordering the Rocky Mountains; it has been reported in many areas of the United States, particularly in the southeastern states.

Question 2

Mosquitoes that bite an infected patient take up sporozoites, which goes through another growth cycle that culminates in the formation of the gametocytes that can perpetuate the infection cycle in another human.

Accepted Answer

Mosquitoes that bite an infected patient take up gametocytes, not sporozoites. These gametocytes then undergo development in the mosquito to form sporozoites, which can infect another human when the mosquito feeds again.

Question 3

Describe how you would initially manage a patient with sepsis and then what additional steps you would take if the patient needed to be put on life support.

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Question 4

Although uncomplicated malaria presents with mild symptoms, complicated malaria can have a number of signs. What are they?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

What three outcomes result from a human T lymphotropic virus infection?

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Question 6

Individuals more susceptible to fungal disease, such as AIDS patients, may be placed on antifungal medication as a preventive measure.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with AIDS, are more susceptible to fungal infections and may be given antifungal medication as a prophylactic (preventive) measure to protect them from these infections.

Quiz 21: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Infections