58. Disease Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Diseases:
A
“Nosos” - State of the body where it differs from the normal average
Disease is a dynamic process!!
2
Q
If vital functions differ
A
pathological change develops.
3
Q
Functional changes of a disease are not…
A
Always visible
4
Q
Diseases can be Grouped according to different characteristics
A
- Localisation, extension
- Aetiology
- Appearance
- Duration
5
Q
Localisation and extension of a disease
A
- General
- Organ disease
- Systemic disease
6
Q
Aetiology of disease
A
Morbidity (frequency of disease within a population)
Mortality (frequency of deaths due to the disease)
Lethality(proportion of death among diagnosed individuals)
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Infectious
Spreading: Endemic-, epidemic, pandemic
Agent: Bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic - Non-infectious
7
Q
Appearance of disease
A
- Continuous
- Periodic
- Paroxysmal
8
Q
Duration of disease
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Foudroyant (rapid, fatal)
Peracute (rapid, severe)
Acute (rapid onset, not as severe as peracute)
Subacute (slower onset than acute)
Chronic (long lasting)
9
Q
Disease is followed by…
A
Recovery or death
10
Q
Healing forms:
A
- Revivification
- Regeneration : complete recovery
- Repair
- Dermacation
- complete recovery
