Step 1 Q of the day!

A 65 year old patient is seen in the ER with a history polio. Which of the following statements is true concerning poliovirus infection?

a) oseltamivir is an effective preventive agent
b) replication occurs in the GI tract
c) congenital infection of the fetus is serious complication
d) skin testing is available to determine prior exposure
e) all of the above


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b) replication occurs in the GI tract



Syndrome of the Day!

"Hereditary nephritis with nerve deafness"


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answer: Alport's syndrome



Buzzword of the Day!

"aganglionic megacolon"


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answer: Hirschsprung's disease