Villainous Vectors
Eponymous Enigmas
A test of the senses
Potpourri
watching the bob
100

This is arthropod transmits the causative spirochete of Lyme disease

Ixodes Scapularis (blacklegged deer tick)

100

This finding refers to capillary pulsations in nail beds with aortic regurgitation

Quincke pulse

100

Term for age related hearing loss

Presbycusis

100

Immunoglobulin class associated with immediate allergy to penicillin

IgE

100

This lady's so old she probably remembers when they first invented this.


Chocolate

200

This is the scientific name of the prolific vector of several infectious pathogens, including Zika virus, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever

Aedes aegypti

200

Name the sign demonstrated by this patient potentially experiencing acute coronary syndrome

Levine sign

200

Most likely diagnosis associated with whitish, middle ear mass

Cholesteatoma

200

Urine crystals associated with ethylene glycol poisoning

Calcium oxalate

200

In the hands of the untrained user, havoc may ensue if Mermaid Man's belt is not set to this mode.


Wumbo

300

This bug is the vector for leishmaniasis

Sand fly

300

Name the depicted physical exam findings associated with acute pancreatitis

Cullen's sign

300

Endolymphatic hydrops is associated with this disease

Meniere's disease

300

Acquired clotting disorder that results in migratory thrombophlebitis in associated with an often undiagnosed malignancy

Trousseau syndrome

300

There's no way this guy could be expected to enjoy his pizza without this drink.

Diet Dr. Kelp

400

The parasite causing schistosomiasis uses this organism as an intermediate host, before ultimately entering the environment and infecting humans

Freshwater snails

400

This triad of uveitis, parotitis, and facial nerve palsy is a rare manifestation of sarcoidosis

Heerfordt syndrome

400

Syndrome of sore throat, fever, sepsis, and unilateral neck swelling

Lemierre syndrome

400

CSF protein 14-3-3 is associated with this condition

Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease

400

Spongebob and Patrick found their butts in jeopardy after getting paint on Mr. Krabs first dollar. Fortunately, the paint came off with this.


Saliva

500

This mosquito species is the primary vector for West Nile Virus in the United States

Culex species mosquitos


500

These are the 5 components of the Reynolds' pentad for acute cholangitis

1. Fever

2. RUQ pain

3. Jaundice

4. Hypotension/shock

5. Altered mental status

500

Eponym for acute onset of interstitial keratitis and vestibuloauditory dysfunction

Cogan syndrome

500

Allergenic substance in poison ivy

Uroshiol

500

Although he doesn't look like much, this sea cucumber is quite famous within the jellyfishing community


Kevin