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A Child Has Fever, Chills, Muscle Aches, and Conjunctivitis

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A child has fever, chills, muscle aches, and conjunctivitis. She is also developing a rash caused by subcutaneous hemorrhaging and complains about exposure to sunlight. With which of the following viruses might she be infected?


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Excitatory Neurotransmitter

A chemical substance that promotes the generation of an electrical signal in the receiving neuron.

Psychoneuroimmunology

An interdisciplinary field that studies the interactions between the nervous system and the immune system, and how psychological factors can affect physical health.

Psychological Factors

Pertains to the mental influences that affect an individual's behavior, emotions, and thoughts, including attitudes, beliefs, and motivation.

Immune System

A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

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