Abbreviations Pertaining To Disease Flashcards

1
Q

AF

A

Acid fast

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2
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CA, Ca

A

Cancer

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3
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CIS

A

Carcinoma in situ

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4
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FUO

A

Fever of unknown origin

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5
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Gm+

A

Gram positive

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6
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Gm-

A

Gram negative

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7
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MDR

A

Multidrug resistant

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8
Q

MRSA

A

Methicillin-resistant S. Aureus

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9
Q

Staph

A

Staphylococcus

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10
Q

Strep

A

Streptococcus

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11
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VRSA

A

Vancomycin-resistant S.aures

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