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Infectious diseases follow colonization of some body site by a
pathogen.

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Human Infectious Diseases

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is a type of nonspecific host defense mechanism, serving as a physical barrier.

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Intact skin

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a general term that
describes a common skin
irritation.

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Dermatitis

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

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Sty (or stye)

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A localized pyogenic (pusproducing) 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 furuncle.

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Carbuncle

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A 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 of lesion that is firm and raised, such as 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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How are skin diseases treated? GIVE 3 or MORE

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Antibiotics. * Antihistamines. * Laser skin resurfacing. * Medicated creams, ointments or gels. * Moisturizers. * Oral medications (taken by mouth). * Steroid pills, creams or injections. * Surgical procedures.

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There are three pathways for
pathogens to enter the ear;

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through the eustachian
(auditory) tube, from the throat
and nasopharynx
from the external ear
via blood or lymph.
Usually, bacteria are trapped in
the middle ear when a bacterial
infection in the throat and
nasopharynx causes the
eustachian tube to close.

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Infection of the middle ear.

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Otitis media

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Infection of the outer ear canal.

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Otitis externa

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  • The thin, tough lining that covers the inner wall of the eyelid and the sclera
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Conjunctiva

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An infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva.

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Conjunctivitis

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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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An infection that involves both the cornea and the conjunctiva.

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  • Keratoconjunctivitis
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Inflammation that involves the retina.
Often caused by viral infection.

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Retinitis

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SYMPTOMS:
*Cloudy vision
*Sensitivity to light
*Poor vision at night
*Double vision
what kind of disorder?

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Cataract

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SYMPTOMS:
*Double vision
*Blurred vision
*Loss of vision
what kind of disorder?

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Diabetic Retinopathy

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SYMPTOMS:
*Tearing
*Burning
*Discharge or stickiness
*Itching
*Eye pain
*Red-eye
what kind of disorder?

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Conjunctivitis

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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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Combination of bronchitis and pneumonia

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Bronchopneumonia

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Combination of bronchitis and Inflammation of the epiglottis (the mouth of the windpipe) may cause respiratory obstruction, especially in children; in the absence of vaccination, frequently caused by Haemophilus influenza type b
Epiglottitis
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx (voice box)
Laryngitis
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane and underlying tissue of the pharynx; commonly referred to as sore throat. “Strep throat” is a pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
Pharyngitis
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* Inflammation of one or both lungs. Alveolar sacs become filled with exudate, inflammatory cells, and fibrin * Most cases of pneumonia are caused by bacteria or viruses, but they can also be caused by fungi and protozoa.
Pneumonia
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Inflammation of the lining of one or more paranasal sinuses
Sinusitis
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* Tooth decay or cavities * 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) * Common cause: Streptococcus mutans
Dental carries
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Inflammation of the gingiva (gums).
Gingivitis
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Inflammation of the periperiodontium (tissues that surround and support the teeth, including the gingiva and supporting bone); in severe cases, teeth loosen and fall out.
Periodontitis
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An infection of the oral tissues (mostly the tongue) with Candida albicans that occurs mainly in immunocompromised patients.
Thrush
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Inflammation of the colon (large intestine)
Colitis
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Abnormally frequent discharge of semisolid or fluid fecal matter.
Diarrhea
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* Frequent watery stools, accompanied by abdominal pain, fever and dehydration. * Stool 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 lining of the stomach and intestines.
Gastroenteritis
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Inflammation of the bartholin ducts in women.
Bartholinitis
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Inflammation of the cervix
Cervicitis
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- Inflammation of the urinary bladder - The most common type of UTI - Common cause: Escherichia coli
Cystitis
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Inflammation of the endometrium (inner layer of uterine wall)
Endometritis
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Inflammation of the epididymis (an elongated structure connected to the testis).
Epididymitis
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General term referring to inflammation of the kidneys
Nephritis
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* Inflammation of one or both ureters. * Usually caused by the spreading of infection upward from the urinary bladder or downward from the kidneys.
Ureteritis
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* Inflammation of the urethra * Common cause: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhea, and Mycoplasma genitalum.
Urethritis
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* Inflammation of the fallopian tubes * Also known as salpingitis.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
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* Inflammation of the prostate gland * Most often not an infectious disease. If it is caused by a pathogen, the pathogen maybe bacterium, virus, fungus or a protozoan.
Prostatitis
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*Cardio= ?
heart
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Vascular=?
types of blood vessels
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Inflammation of the endocardium – the endothelial membrane that lines the cavities of the heart.
Endocarditis
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Inflammation of the myocardium- the muscular walls of the heart.
Myocarditis
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Inflammation of the pericardium- the membranous sac of the heart.
Pericarditis
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Presence of bacteria in the blood stream.
Bacteremia
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Disease in which the patient experiences chills, fever and prostration (extreme exhaustion) and has bacteria or their toxins in their bloodstream
Septicemia
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* Inflammation of the brain Encephalomyelitis * Inflammation of the membranes (meninges)
Encephalitis
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Inflammation of the brain and meninges
Meningoencephalitis
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nflammation of the spinal cord
Myelitis

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