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Question 1

The occurrence of inflamed or infected sebaceous glands in the skin. Oils from the glands combine with dead skin cells to block hair follicles. Under the blocked pore, oil builds up. Skin bacteria can then grow very quickly. This infection makes the skin become swollen and red, which becomes visible.

Answer 1

Acne

Question 2

Acne

Answer 2

The occurrence of inflamed or infected sebaceous glands in the skin. Oils from the glands combine with dead skin cells to block hair follicles. Under the blocked pore, oil builds up. Skin bacteria can then grow very quickly. This infection makes the skin become swollen and red, which becomes visible.

Question 3

What is the virus that causes AIDS

Answer 3

HIV

Question 4

What does HIV stand for?

Answer 4

Human immunodeficiency virus

Question 5

What does AIDS stand for?

Answer 5

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Question 6

Something which triggers an allergic reaction. This is the immune system defending the body against attack by bacteria and viruses. Sometimes the systems goes wrong, and is triggered by some quite normal.

Answer 6

Allergy

Question 7

Allergy

Answer 7

Something which triggers an allergic reaction. This is the immune system defending the body against attack by bacteria and viruses. Sometimes the systems goes wrong, and is triggered by some quite normal.

Question 8

Alzheimers

Answer 8

A disease that causes a form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.

Question 9

Anemia

Answer 9

Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells.

Question 10

What is Appendicitis?

Answer 10

An inflammation of the appendix.

Question 11

Inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness, resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes.

Answer 11

Arthritis

Question 12

An inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. The swelling associated with meningitis often triggers the “hallmark” signs and symptoms of this condition, including headache, fever and a stiff neck.

Answer 12

Meningitis

Question 13

Meningitis

Answer 13

An inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. The swelling associated with meningitis often triggers the “hallmark” signs and symptoms of this condition, including headache, fever and a stiff neck.

Question 14

What is happening when someone has an asthma attack?

Answer 14

Asthma is a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

Question 15

What are the two defining characteristics of Cancer?

Answer 15

Its two main characteristics are uncontrolled growth of the cells in the human body and the ability of these cells to migrate from the original site and spread to distant sites. If the spread is not controlled, cancer can result in death.

Question 16

What is Bronchitis?

Answer 16

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic. Often developing from a cold or other respiratory infection, acute bronchitis is very common. Chronic bronchitis, a more serious condition, is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, often due to smoking.

Question 17

What does bronchitis often develop from?

Answer 17

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic. Often developing from a cold or other respiratory infection, acute bronchitis is very common. Chronic bronchitis, a more serious condition, is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, often due to smoking.

Question 18

The name given to a number of motor problems which usually result from damage done to the brain during early childhood. The person affected often has trouble standing or walking. Those affected may also be partly paralysed. They may also suffer from other problems, such as learning difficulties, or mental retardation.

Answer 18

Cerebral Palsy

Question 19

Cerebral Palsy

Answer 19

The name given to a number of motor problems which usually result from damage done to the brain during early childhood. The person affected often has trouble standing or walking. Those affected may also be partly paralysed. They may also suffer from other problems, such as learning difficulties, or mental retardation.

Question 20

Chlamydia

Answer 20

Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.

Question 21

Cholera

Answer 21

Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Left untreated, cholera can be fatal in a matter of hours even in previously healthy people.

Question 22

A bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Left untreated, cholera can be fatal in a matter of hours even in previously healthy people.

Answer 22

Cholera

Question 23

What is the common cold?

Answer 23

The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, including the nose, throat, sinuses, eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx, and bronchial tubes. Although more than 200 different viruses can cause a cold, 30-50% are caused by a group known as rhinoviruses. Almost all colds clear up in less than two weeks without complications.

Question 24

A viral infection of the upper respiratory system, including the nose, throat, sinuses, eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx, and bronchial tubes. Although more than 200 different viruses can cause a cold, 30-50% are caused by a group known as rhinoviruses. Almost all colds clear up in less than two weeks without complications.

Answer 24

Common Cold

Question 25

Chrohns Disease

Answer 25

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), resulting in swelling and dysfunction of the intestinal tract.

Question 26

A type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), resulting in swelling and dysfunction of the intestinal tract.

Answer 26

Chrohns Disease

Question 27

Diabetes

Answer 27

A disease characterized by an inability to process sugars in the diet, due to a decrease in or total absence of insulin production. May require injections of insulin before meals to aid in the metabolism of sugars.

Question 28

A disease characterized by an inability to process sugars in the diet, due to a decrease in or total absence of insulin production. May require injections of insulin before meals to aid in the metabolism of sugars.

Answer 28

Diabetes

Question 29

It occurs when the air sacs in your lungs are gradually destroyed, making you progressively more short of breath.

Answer 29

Emphysema

Question 30

Emphysema

Answer 30

Emphysema occurs when the air sacs in your lungs are gradually destroyed, making you progressively more short of breath.

Question 31

Epilepsy

Answer 31

Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder (neurological disorder) in which the nerve cell activity in your brain is disturbed, causing a seizure during which you experience abnormal behavior, symptoms and sensations, including loss of consciousness.

Question 32

Central nervous system disorder (neurological disorder) in which the nerve cell activity in your brain is disturbed, causing a seizure during which you experience abnormal behavior, symptoms and sensations, including loss of consciousness.

Answer 32

Epilepsy

Question 33

A virus. It causes two common diseases. Both diseases have painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals.

Answer 33

Herpes

Question 34

Herpes

Answer 34

The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a virus. It causes two common diseases. Both diseases have painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals.

Question 35

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.

Answer 35

GERD

Question 36

GERD

Answer 36

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.

Question 37

A condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.

Answer 37

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Question 38

A disease. It is transmitted by having sex. It is among the most widespread sexually transmitted diseases. It most often affects the urethra, rectum or throat. In females, gonorrhea can also infect the cervix.

Answer 38

Gonorrhea

Question 39

Gonorrhea

Answer 39

Gonorrhea is a disease. It is transmitted by having sex. It is among the most widespread sexually transmitted diseases. Gonorrhea most often affects the urethra, rectum or throat. In females, gonorrhea can also infect the cervix.

Question 40

Inflammation of the liver

Answer 40

Hepatitis

Question 41

Hepatitis

Answer 41

Inflammation of the liver

Question 42

Hypothermia

Answer 42

Hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition, occurs when body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C).

Question 43

A potentially fatal condition, occurs when body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C).

Answer 43

Hypothermia

Question 44

Influenza

Answer 44

Influenza (the flu) is a common viral infection of the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. Vaccination is the best defense against getting the flu.

Question 45

A common viral infection of the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. Vaccination is the best defense against getting it.

Answer 45

Influenza

Question 46

IBS

Answer 46

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal condition characterized by abdominal pain and cramps; changes in bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation, or both); gassiness; bloating; nausea; and other symptoms.

Question 47

A condition in which a person's skin and the whites of the eyes are discolored yellow due to an increased level of bile pigments in the blood resulting from liver disease.

Answer 47

Jaundice

Question 48

Jaundice

Answer 48

A condition in which a person's skin and the whites of the eyes are discolored yellow due to an increased level of bile pigments in the blood resulting from liver disease.

Question 49

Leprosy

Answer 49

Leprosy is a slowly progressing bacterial infection that affects the skin, peripheral nerves in the hands and feet, and mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and eyes. Destruction of the nerve endings causes the the affected areas to lose sensation. Occasionally, because of the loss of feeling, the fingers and toes become mutilated and fall off, causing the deformities that are typically associated with the disease.

Question 50

A slowly progressing bacterial infection that affects the skin, peripheral nerves in the hands and feet, and mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and eyes. Destruction of the nerve endings causes the the affected areas to lose sensation. Occasionally, because of the loss of feeling, the fingers and toes become mutilated and fall off, causing the deformities that are typically associated with the disease.

Answer 50

Leprosy

Question 51

Caused by inflammation of the larynx, resulting in hoarseness of the voice.

Answer 51

Laryngitis

Question 52

Laryngitis

Answer 52

Caused by inflammation of the larynx, resulting in hoarseness of the voice.

Question 53

Cancer that develops in the body's bone marrow, blood, lymphatic system and other tissues. When a person has leukemia, the body makes too many white blood cells (leukocytes).

Answer 53

Leukemia

Question 54

Leukemia

Answer 54

Cancer that develops in the body's bone marrow, blood, lymphatic system and other tissues. When a person has leukemia, the body makes too many white blood cells (leukocytes).

Question 55

Cancer of the lymph nodes.

Answer 55

Lymphoma

Question 56

Lymphoma

Answer 56

Cancer of the lymph nodes.

Question 57

A serious infectious disease spread by certain mosquitoes. It is most common in tropical climates. It is characterized by recurrent symptoms of chills, fever, and an enlarged spleen. The disease can be treated with medication, but it often recurs.

Answer 57

Malaria

Question 58

Malaria

Answer 58

Malaria is a serious infectious disease spread by certain mosquitoes. It is most common in tropical climates. It is characterized by recurrent symptoms of chills, fever, and an enlarged spleen. The disease can be treated with medication, but it often recurs. Malaria is endemic (occurs frequently in a particular locality) in many third world countries

Question 59

Measles

Answer 59

Measles is an infection caused by a virus, which causes an illness displaying a characteristic skin rash.

Question 60

An infection caused by a virus, which causes an illness displaying a characteristic skin rash.

Answer 60

Measles

Question 61

The most dangerous type of skin cancer. It is the leading cause of death from skin disease.

Answer 61

Melanoma

Question 62

Melanoma

Answer 62

Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It is the leading cause of death from skin disease.

Question 63

A viral infection causing fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, especially in the neck.

Answer 63

Mononucleosis

Question 64

Mononucleosis

Answer 64

Mononucleosis is a viral infection causing fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, especially in the neck.

Question 65

A disease in which the immune system, which normally protects your body, instead attacks the covering (myelin sheath) surrounding the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. Attacks lead to inflammation and injury to the myelin sheath, resulting in slowed or blocked nerve signals, which can lead to difficulty controlling vision, muscle coordination, strength, sensation and other bodily functions.

Answer 65

Multiple sclerosis

Question 66

Multiple sclerosis

Answer 66

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the immune system, which normally protects your body, instead attacks the covering (myelin sheath) surrounding the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. Attacks of multiple sclerosis lead to inflammation and injury to the myelin sheath, resulting in slowed or blocked nerve signals, which can lead to difficulty controlling vision, muscle coordination, strength, sensation and other bodily functions.

Question 67

A contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands. The salivary glands produce saliva, a liquid that moistens food and helps you chew and swallow.

Answer 67

Mumps

Question 68

Mumps

Answer 68

Mumps is a contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands. The salivary glands produce saliva, a liquid that moistens food and helps you chew and swallow.

Question 69

Muscular dystrophy

Answer 69

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited disorders that involve muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue, which get worse over time.

Question 70

A group of inherited disorders that involve muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue, which get worse over time.

Answer 70

Muscular dystrophy

Question 71

Osteoporosis

Answer 71

It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium. Over time, bone mass, and therefore bone strength, is decreased. As a result, bones become fragile and break easily.

Question 72

It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium. Over time, bone mass, and therefore bone strength, is decreased. As a result, bones become fragile and break easily.

Answer 72

Osteoporosis

Question 73

A disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.

Answer 73

Parkinsons Disease

Question 74

Parkinsons Disease

Answer 74

Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.

Question 75

A disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones.

Answer 75

Rickets

Question 76

Rickets

Answer 76

Rickets is a disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones.

Question 77

A viral infection that causes a painful rash. Although shingles can occur anywhere on your body, it most often appears as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around either the left or the right side of your torso. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you've had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus may reactivate as this.

Answer 77

Shingles

Question 78

Shingles

Answer 78

Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Although shingles can occur anywhere on your body, it most often appears as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around either the left or the right side of your torso. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you've had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles.

Question 79

This is strictly an infection of human beings. Animals and insects can neither be infected by it, nor carry the virus in any form. Most infections are caused by contact with a person who has already developed the characteristic skin lesions (pox) of the disease, although a person who has a less severe infection (not symptomatic or diagnosable in the usual way) can unwittingly spread the virus.

Answer 79

Smallpox

Question 80

Smallpox

Answer 80

Smallpox is strictly an infection of human beings. Animals and insects can neither be infected by smallpox, nor carry the virus in any form. Most infections are caused by contact with a person who has already developed the characteristic skin lesions (pox) of the disease, although a person who has a less severe infection (not symptomatic or diagnosable in the usual way) can unwittingly spread the virus.

Question 81

A type of influenza which causes nausea, vomiting, and sometimes soreness of throat and fatigue. Sometimes, it can last for a week or two.

Answer 81

Stomach Flu

Question 82

Stomach Flu

Answer 82

A type of influenza which causes nausea, vomiting, and sometimes soreness of throat and fatigue. Sometimes, the stomach flu can last for a week or two.

Question 83

A disease that causes a sore throat.

Answer 83

Strep throat

Question 84

Strep throat

Answer 84

A disease that causes a sore throat.

Question 85

A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. The disease starts as a painless sore — typically on your genitals, rectum or mouth. It spreads from person to person via skin or mucous membrane contact with these sores.

Answer 85

Syphilis

Question 86

Syphilis

Answer 86

Syphilis is a bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. The disease starts as a painless sore — typically on your genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis spreads from person to person via skin or mucous membrane contact with these sores.

Question 87

A psychotic disorder (or a group of disorders) marked by severely impaired thinking, emotions, and behaviors. Patients are typically unable to filter sensory stimuli and may have enhanced perceptions of sounds, colors, and other features of their environment. Most patients, if untreated, gradually withdraw from interactions with other people, and lose their ability to take care of personal needs and grooming.

Answer 87

Schizophrenia

Question 88

A group of inherited disorders that involve muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue, which get worse over time.

Answer 88

Muscular dystrophy

Question 89

Osteoporosis

Answer 89

It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium. Over time, bone mass, and therefore bone strength, is decreased. As a result, bones become fragile and break easily.

Question 90

It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium. Over time, bone mass, and therefore bone strength, is decreased. As a result, bones become fragile and break easily.

Answer 90

Osteoporosis

Question 91

A disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.

Answer 91

Parkinsons Disease

Question 92

Parkinsons Disease

Answer 92

Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.

Question 93

A disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones.

Answer 93

Rickets

Question 94

Rickets

Answer 94

Rickets is a disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones.

Question 95

A viral infection that causes a painful rash. Although shingles can occur anywhere on your body, it most often appears as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around either the left or the right side of your torso. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you've had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus may reactivate as this.

Answer 95

Shingles

Question 96

Shingles

Answer 96

Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Although shingles can occur anywhere on your body, it most often appears as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around either the left or the right side of your torso. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you've had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles.

Question 97

This is strictly an infection of human beings. Animals and insects can neither be infected by it, nor carry the virus in any form. Most infections are caused by contact with a person who has already developed the characteristic skin lesions (pox) of the disease, although a person who has a less severe infection (not symptomatic or diagnosable in the usual way) can unwittingly spread the virus.

Answer 97

Smallpox

Question 98

Smallpox

Answer 98

Smallpox is strictly an infection of human beings. Animals and insects can neither be infected by smallpox, nor carry the virus in any form. Most infections are caused by contact with a person who has already developed the characteristic skin lesions (pox) of the disease, although a person who has a less severe infection (not symptomatic or diagnosable in the usual way) can unwittingly spread the virus.

Question 99

A type of influenza which causes nausea, vomiting, and sometimes soreness of throat and fatigue. Sometimes, it can last for a week or two.

Answer 99

Stomach Flu

Question 100

Stomach Flu

Answer 100

A type of influenza which causes nausea, vomiting, and sometimes soreness of throat and fatigue. Sometimes, the stomach flu can last for a week or two.

Question 101

A disease that causes a sore throat.

Answer 101

Strep throat

Question 102

Strep throat

Answer 102

A disease that causes a sore throat.

Question 103

A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. The disease starts as a painless sore — typically on your genitals, rectum or mouth. It spreads from person to person via skin or mucous membrane contact with these sores.

Answer 103

Syphilis

Question 104

Syphilis

Answer 104

Syphilis is a bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. The disease starts as a painless sore — typically on your genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis spreads from person to person via skin or mucous membrane contact with these sores.

Question 105

Schizophrenia

Answer 105

Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder (or a group of disorders) marked by severely impaired thinking, emotions, and behaviors. Schizophrenic patients are typically unable to filter sensory stimuli and may have enhanced perceptions of sounds, colors, and other features of their environment. Most schizophrenics, if untreated, gradually withdraw from interactions with other people, and lose their ability to take care of personal needs and grooming.

Question 106

This is a serious bacterial disease that affects your nervous system, leading to painful muscle contractions, particularly of your jaw and neck muscles. It can interfere with your ability to breathe and, ultimately, threaten your life. Commonly known as "lockjaw."

Answer 106

Tetanus

Question 107

Tetanus

Answer 107

Tetanus is a serious bacterial disease that affects your nervous system, leading to painful muscle contractions, particularly of your jaw and neck muscles. Tetanus can interfere with your ability to breathe and, ultimately, threaten your life. Tetanus is commonly known as "lockjaw."

Question 108

An infectious disease caused by bacteria. It used to be called consumption. The disease usually attacks the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. The bacteria can travel through the air and spread from one person to the next. This happens when infected people cough, sneeze, or spit.

Answer 108

Tuberculosis

Question 109

Tuberculosis

Answer 109

Tuberculosis, or TB for short, is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. It used to be called consumption. The disease usually attacks the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. The bacteria can travel through the air and spread from one person to the next. This happens when infected people cough, sneeze, or spit.

Question 110

An abnormal growth of body tissue. They can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).

Answer 110

Tumor

Question 111

Tumor

Answer 111

A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. Tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).