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What is the most common cause of dehydration?
What is the most common cause of dehydration?
Which of the following is an example of a Lower UTI?
Which of the following is an example of a Lower UTI?
What is the most common cause of urethritis?
What is the most common cause of urethritis?
What is the most common cause of tooth decay?
What is the most common cause of tooth decay?
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What is the term for inflammation of the intestines?
What is the term for inflammation of the intestines?
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What is the term for inflammation of the lining of one or more of the paranasal sinuses?
What is the term for inflammation of the lining of one or more of the paranasal sinuses?
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What is the term for inflammation of the cervix?
What is the term for inflammation of the cervix?
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What is the term for inflammation of the kidneys?
What is the term for inflammation of the kidneys?
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What is the term for inflammation of the Bartholin ducts in women?
What is the term for inflammation of the Bartholin ducts in women?
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What is the term for inflammation of the colon?
What is the term for inflammation of the colon?
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What is the term for inflammation of the urethra?
What is the term for inflammation of the urethra?
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Which of the following is an example of an Upper UTI?
Which of the following is an example of an Upper UTI?
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What is the term for inflammation of the urinary bladder?
What is the term for inflammation of the urinary bladder?
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What is the term for inflammation of the periodontium?
What is the term for inflammation of the periodontium?
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What is the term for a frequent watery stool, accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, and blood in the stool?
What is the term for a frequent watery stool, accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, and blood in the stool?
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What is the term for inflammation of the lungs?
What is the term for inflammation of the lungs?
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What is the term for inflammation of the epididymis?
What is the term for inflammation of the epididymis?
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Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted disease (STD) of the genital tract?
Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted disease (STD) of the genital tract?
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What is the term for the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream?
What is the term for the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream?
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What is the term for inflammation of the myocardium?
What is the term for inflammation of the myocardium?
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What is the term for inflammation of the lymphatic vessels?
What is the term for inflammation of the lymphatic vessels?
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What is the term for inflammation of the endometrium?
What is the term for inflammation of the endometrium?
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What is the term for disease characterized by chills, fever, and prostration, with bacteria and/or their toxins in the bloodstream?
What is the term for disease characterized by chills, fever, and prostration, with bacteria and/or their toxins in the bloodstream?
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What is the term for inflammation of the fallopian tubes?
What is the term for inflammation of the fallopian tubes?
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What is the term for inflammation of a hair follicle?
What is the term for inflammation of a hair follicle?
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What is the name of the glands in the dermis that open into hair follicles and secrete an oily substance?
What is the name of the glands in the dermis that open into hair follicles and secrete an oily substance?
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What is the term for a localized pyogenic infection of the skin, usually resulting from folliculitis?
What is the term for a localized pyogenic infection of the skin, usually resulting from folliculitis?
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What is the term for a deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin, usually arising from a coalescence of furuncles?
What is the term for a deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin, usually arising from a coalescence of furuncles?
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What is the term for inflammation of a sebaceous gland that opens into a follicle of an eyelash?
What is the term for inflammation of a sebaceous gland that opens into a follicle of an eyelash?
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What category of diseases includes conditions caused by pathogens?
What category of diseases includes conditions caused by pathogens?
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What is the term for the sac that contains a hair shaft?
What is the term for the sac that contains a hair shaft?
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What is the oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands?
What is the oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands?
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Which of the following infections is caused by a protozoal parasite?
Which of the following infections is caused by a protozoal parasite?
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What is the term for a bacterial lower respiratory infection?
What is the term for a bacterial lower respiratory infection?
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Which of the following infections can cause recurring fevers, digestive problems, and weight loss?
Which of the following infections can cause recurring fevers, digestive problems, and weight loss?
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What is the term for a fungal infection that can cause a fatal pneumonia?
What is the term for a fungal infection that can cause a fatal pneumonia?
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Which of the following infections is more common and more severe in immunosuppressed individuals?
Which of the following infections is more common and more severe in immunosuppressed individuals?
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What are the three major causes of bacterial meningitis?
What are the three major causes of bacterial meningitis?
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Study Notes
Infectious Diseases
- Caused by pathogens, following colonization of a body site by the pathogen
- Can affect more than one anatomical site, and pathogens can move from one site to another during the course of a disease
Skin Infections
- Folliculitis: Inflammation of a hair follicle
- Sty (or Stye): Inflammation of a sebaceous gland that opens into a follicle of an eyelash
- Furuncle: A localized pyogenic (pus-producing) infection of the skin, usually resulting from folliculitis; also known as a boil
- Carbuncle: A deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin, usually arising from a coalescence of furuncles
Infections of the Respiratory Tract
- Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the membrane and underlying tissue of the pharynx; commonly referred to as sore throat
- Pneumonia: Inflammation of one or both lungs, with alveolar sacs becoming filled with exudate, inflammatory cells, and fibrin
- Sinusitis: Inflammation of the lining of one or more of the paranasal sinuses
Infections of the Oral Region
- Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gingiva (gums)
- Periodontitis: Inflammation of the periodontium (tissues that surround and support the teeth); in severe cases, teeth loosen and fall out
Infections of the Gastrointestinal System
- Colitis: Inflammation of the colon (the large intestine)
- Diarrhea: An abnormally frequent discharge of semi-solid or fluid fecal matter
- Dysentery: Frequent watery stools, accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, and dehydration
Infections of the Genitourinary System
- Cystitis: Inflammation of the urinary bladder; the most common type of UTI
- Nephritis: General term referring to inflammation of the kidneys
- Pyelonephritis: Inflammation of the renal parenchyma
- Urethritis: Inflammation of the urethra
- Epidemic STDs: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), chlamydial and herpes infections, gonorrhea, and syphilis
Infections of the Circulatory System
- Endocarditis: Inflammation of the endocardium
- Myocarditis: Inflammation of the myocardium
- Pericarditis: Inflammation of the pericardium
- Bacteremia: Presence of bacteria in the bloodstream
- Septicemia: A disease in which the patient experiences chills, fever, and prostration, and has bacteria and/or their toxins in the bloodstream
Infections of the Lymphatic System
- Lymphadenitis: Inflamed and swollen lymph nodes
- Lymphadenopathy: Diseased lymph nodes
- Lymphangitis: Inflamed lymphatic vessels
Other Infections
- Malaria: A parasitic infection that occurs in immunocompetent individuals, but is more common and more severe in immunosuppressed individuals
- Mycobacterium avium complex: A bacterial infection that can cause recurring fevers, problems with digestion, and serious weight loss
- Pneumocystis pneumonia: A fungal infection that can cause a fatal pneumonia
- Toxoplasmosis: A protozoal infection of the eyes and brain
- Tuberculosis (TB): A bacterial lower respiratory infection; can cause meningitis; occurs in immunocompetent individuals, but is more common and more severe in immunosuppressed individuals
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This quiz covers the basics of dermatitis, including the inflammation of the skin and sebaceous glands. It also touches on degenerative diseases and other categories of human diseases.
