Microbiology

Human Herpesvirus Type 8 (HHV Type 8), also known as Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus (KSHV),

Snapshot – Norovirus Introduction Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is a common

Snapshot A 55-year-old man is in the medical step-down unit for management of his

Introduction – Anti-Fungals Different Classes Anti-fungal medications work by targeting different parts of the

Introduction Bacterial virulence  intrinsic characteristics that influence the bacterium’s ability to infect a host endotoxins

Snapshot A 33-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for a rash involving

Snapshot A 3-month old girl is brought to the emergency room with difficulty breathing.

Snapshot A 36-year-old man presents to the emergency department with worsening vision impairment. The patients

Snapshot A 34-year-old man presents to the emergency room for acute-onset fever, pain in

Snapshot A 40-year-old woman presents to the emergency room after being bitten by a