In the bacterial growth curve, during which period is there an accumulation of toxic products and exhaustion of nutrients in the medium? Is cell division still occurring, although the growth rate is zero? Additionally, is this phase when spores are formed?
What is the infective stage of schistosoma?
A 1-month-old male with pertussis was given an antibiotic. After a few days, he developed hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Which of the following drugs could have been given?
A 7-year-old female with a high fever and sore throat developed a diffuse, finely papular erythematous rash that feels like sandpaper, hyperpigmentation of the armpits, and a strawberry tongue. Which of the following is the most likely etiologic agent?
Which of the following CSF analysis results point to a diagnosis of TB meningitis?
An 8-day-old female infant was taken to the ER for breathing and feeding difficulties. She was born full-term via spontaneous vaginal delivery at 39 weeks gestation to a 21-year-old mother. The mother stated that the infant has had nasal congestion since birth, which worsened by day 5. The nasal discharge is described as thin and clear, with an occasional thick white mucus plug removed by a bulb aspirator. After three days, the mother noticed that the infant had difficulty feeding due to excessive nasal secretions, hence the consultation. The infant tested positive for RSV on a nasal swab. Which of the following statements is correct regarding RSV?
A 38-year-old female worked as a teacher in Palawan. She now presents with headache, occasional nausea, vomiting, and periodic fever. Which of the following would fit a diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria?
Which of the following conditions would result in disseminated intravascular coagulation?
A 50-year-old female consulted at the OPD due to cough and fever of 5 days duration. On PE, vital signs were: T: 39.80 C, PR: 108/min, RR: 30/min, with intercostal and subcostal retractions. She was then admitted with a clinical impression of Community Acquired Pneumonia. Gram stain and culture of the sputum revealed Gram-positive cocci in pairs, Catalase negative, alpha-hemolytic, bile and optochin sensitive. What is the most likely bacterial causative agent?
Which of the following viruses present as hemorrhagic fever?