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Infections of the bone marrow are not only caused by bacteria and fungi, they can be caused by viruses as well. Which of the following viruses can often be isolated from bone marrow specimens? Varicella-Zoster Virus Herpes Simplex Virus Parvovirus B19 Syncytial Virus correct answersParvovirus B19 is the correct answer because viral replication takes place in human cells and is largely restricted to erythroid progenitor cells, adult bone marrow, and fetal liver cells. Parvovirus B19 is a...

The renal threshhold is best described as Concentration at which kidney can no longer filter the blood In a normal CSF the protein concentration as compared to that in the plasma is generally Less than 1% The Clinitest reaction is based on which of the following principles Copper reduction The indicator used in the pH test region of the chemical reagent strips for urine is/are: Methyl red and Bromthymol blue What is the identification of these crystals seen in a u...

Which of the following immunoglobins classes is chiefly responsible for the degranulation of mast cells and basophils? correct answersIgE CD5 antigen is normally found on which of the following lymphocyte populations? correct answersMature T cells Components of the second line of defense in the human body are: correct answersPhagocytic cells; complement Most antibodies present in cord blood are of __________ origin. correct answersMaternal The primary purpose of neutrophil granules i...