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Inflammation of the skin

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of a hair follicle, the sac that contains a hair shaft.

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Folliculitis

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Inflammation of a sebaceous gland that opens into a follicle of an eyelash.

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Sty

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A localized pyogenic (pus-producing) infection of the skin, usually resulting from folliculitis; also known as a boil.

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Furuncle

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A deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin, usually arising from a coalescence of furuncles.

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Carbuncle

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surface lesion that is neither raised nor depressed, such as the lesions of measles

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Macule

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A surface lesion that is firm and raised, such as
the lesions of chickenpox

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Papule

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A blister or small fluid-filled sac, such as is
seen in chickenpox and shingles

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Vesicle

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A pus-filled surface lesion.

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Pustule

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three pathways for pathogens to enter the ear

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eustachian (auditory) tube ; from throat & nasopharynx

external ear

via the blood or lymph

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An infection or inflammation of the cornea the domed covering over the iris and lens.

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Keratitis

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infection that involves both
the cornea and conjunctiva

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Keratoconjunctivitis

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which respiratory tract
infections are the most
common cause of
death from infectious
diseases

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lower

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Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the bronchial tubes; most commonly caused
by respiratory viruses

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the epiglottis (the mouth of the windpipe); may cause respiratory obstruction,

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Epiglottitis

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Inflammation
of the mucous membrane
and underlying tissue commonly referred
to as sore throat

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Pharyngitis

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Inflammation of one or both lungs. Alveolar sacs become filled with exudate, inflammatory
cells, and fibrin

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Pneumonia

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causes of pneumonia

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bacteria or viruses
fungi
protozoa.

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cause of pharyngitis

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S. pyogenes

Viruses

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cause of epiglottitis

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Haemophilus
influenzae type b (Hib).

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cause of sinusitis

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

H. influenzae

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they start when the external surface (the enamel) of a tooth is dissolved by organic acids produced by masses of microorganisms attached to the tooth (dental plaque).

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  • Dental caries. (tooth decay/ cavities)
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the most common
cause of tooth decay, which produces lactic acid as an
end product in the fermentation of glucose

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S. mutans.

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Oral diseases such as gingivitis, periodontitis,
and trench mouth are collectively known as

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periodontal
diseases

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microbial activities in the mouth
- formation of dextran (sugar by streptopcocci - acid production by lactic acid–producing bacteria - deposition of calculus - secretion of inflammatory substances
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frequent discharge of semisolid or fluid fecal matter. defined as diarrheal specimens as “stool specimens that conform to the shape of the container.”
Diarrhea
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Frequent watery stools, accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, and dehydration. The stool specimens may contain blood or mucus.
Dysentery
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Inflammation of the intestines, usually referring to the small intestine
Enteritis
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Inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach.
Gastritis
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Inflammation of the mucosal linings of the stomach and intestines
Gastroenteritis
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Inflammation of the liver; usually the result of viral infection, but can be caused by toxic agents
Hepatitis
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which uti include infections of the kidneys (nephritis or pyelonephritis) and ureters (ureteritis).
Upper UTI
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WHICH UTI include infections of the urinary bladder (cystitis)
Lower UTI
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Inflammation of the urinary bladder; the most common type of UTI.
Cystitis
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The most common cause of cystitis is
Escherichia coli.
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the most common cause of urethritis
C. trachomatis.
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term referring to inflammation of the kidneys
Nephritis
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is inflammation of the renal parenchyma.
Pyelonephritis
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nephritis is preceded by
cystitis
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Usually caused by the spreading of infection upward from the urinary bladder or downward from the kidneys. ; ureters
Ureteritis
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Inflammation of the urethra. Pathogens are usually transmitted sexually
Urethritis
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the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, but Neisseria gonorrhoeae, ureaplasmas, and mycoplasmas cause what inflammation
Urethritis
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Most often, it is not an infectious disease in the genitoury system. If it is caused by a pathogen, the pathogen may be a bacterium, a virus, a fungus, or a protozoan.
Prostatitis
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Inflammation of the fallopian tubes; also known as salpingitis.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
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The term sexually transmitted disease (STD), formerly called
Venereal disease
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Inflamed and swollen lymph nodes
Lymphadenitis
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Diseased lymph nodes.
Lymphadenopathy
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Inflamed lymphatic vessels
Lymphangitis
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The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream is known as
bacteremia
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often results from dental extractions, wounds, bites, and damage to the intestinal, respiratory, or reproductive tract mucosa
Transient bacteremia
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when pathogenic organisms are capable of resisting or overwhelming the phagocytes and other body defenses this is called
septicemia
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A patient experiences chills, fever, and prostration (extreme exhaustion) and has bacteria and/or their toxins in their bloodstream. what disease does he have?
Septicemia
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which body system does not contain indigenous microflora
Nervous system
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Inflammation of the brain
Encephalitis
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Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
Encephalomyelitis
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Inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord
Meningitis
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Inflammation of the brain and meninges.
Meningoencephalitis
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Inflammation of the spinal cord.
Myelitis
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cause of meningitis
ingestion of poisons ingestion or injection of drugs, a reaction to a vaccine, or a pathogen
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(the cause of tetanus).
tetanospasmin
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A yeast infection of the mouth throat, or vagina; can become a systemic infection in immunosuppressed individuals
Candidiasis
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cause eye disease that can lead to blindness
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
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A parasitic infection that occurs in immunocompetent individuals
Malaria
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A protozoal infection of the eyes and brain
Toxoplasmosis
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Otitis media is an inflammation or infection of the: a. ear. b. eye. c. brain. d. urinary bladder
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. Keratitis is an inflammation or infection of the: a. conjunctiva. b. cornea. c. kidney. d. skin.
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Which of the following is/are the most common cause of pharyngitis? a. Escherichia coli b. Staphylococcus aureus c. Streptococcus pyogenes d. viruses
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Which of the following is the most common cause of tooth decay? a. S. aureus b. Streptococcus agalactiae c. Streptococcus mutans d. S. pyogenes
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. An infection of the urinary bladder is known as: a. cystitis. b. pyelonephritis. c. ureteritis. d. urethritis
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The most common cause of cystitis is: a. Candida albicans. b. E. coli. c. Staphylococcus epidermidis. d. Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
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The most common cause of urethritis is: a. Chlamydia trachomatis. b. E. coli. c. Mycoplasma pneumoniae. d. S. aureus.
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. Which of the following terms means swollen lymph glands? a. lymphadenitis b. lymphadenopathy c. lymphangitis d. lymphitis
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. Inflammation or infection of the brain is called: a. encephalitis. b. meningitis. c. myelitis. d. otitis externa
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. Which of the following is not one of the three most common causes of bacterial meningitis? a. E. coli b. Haemophilus influenzae c. Neisseria meningitidis d. Streptococcus pneumonia

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