38 Questions
What is the most common cause of dehydration?
E. coli
Which of the following is an example of a Lower UTI?
Cystitis
What is the most common cause of urethritis?
Chlamydia trachomatis
What is the most common cause of tooth decay?
S.mutans
What is the term for inflammation of the intestines?
Enteritis
What is the term for inflammation of the lining of one or more of the paranasal sinuses?
Sinusitis
What is the term for inflammation of the cervix?
Cervicitis
What is the term for inflammation of the kidneys?
Nephritis
What is the term for inflammation of the Bartholin ducts in women?
Bartholinitis
What is the term for inflammation of the colon?
Colitis
What is the term for inflammation of the urethra?
Urethritis
Which of the following is an example of an Upper UTI?
Pyelonephritis
What is the term for inflammation of the urinary bladder?
Cystitis
What is the term for inflammation of the periodontium?
Periodontitis
What is the term for a frequent watery stool, accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, and blood in the stool?
Dysentery
What is the term for inflammation of the lungs?
Pneumonia
What is the term for inflammation of the epididymis?
Epididymitis
Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted disease (STD) of the genital tract?
Pneumonia
What is the term for the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream?
Bacteremia
What is the term for inflammation of the myocardium?
Myocarditis
What is the term for inflammation of the lymphatic vessels?
Lymphangitis
What is the term for inflammation of the endometrium?
Endometritis
What is the term for disease characterized by chills, fever, and prostration, with bacteria and/or their toxins in the bloodstream?
Septicemia
What is the term for inflammation of the fallopian tubes?
Salpingitis
What is the term for inflammation of a hair follicle?
Folliculitis
What is the name of the glands in the dermis that open into hair follicles and secrete an oily substance?
Sebaceous glands
What is the term for a localized pyogenic infection of the skin, usually resulting from folliculitis?
Furuncle
What is the term for a deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin, usually arising from a coalescence of furuncles?
Carbuncle
What is the term for inflammation of a sebaceous gland that opens into a follicle of an eyelash?
Sty
What category of diseases includes conditions caused by pathogens?
Infectious diseases
What is the term for the sac that contains a hair shaft?
Hair follicle
What is the oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands?
Sebum
Which of the following infections is caused by a protozoal parasite?
Toxoplasmosis
What is the term for a bacterial lower respiratory infection?
Tuberculosis
Which of the following infections can cause recurring fevers, digestive problems, and weight loss?
Mycobacterium Avium Complex
What is the term for a fungal infection that can cause a fatal pneumonia?
Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Which of the following infections is more common and more severe in immunosuppressed individuals?
All of the above
What are the three major causes of bacterial meningitis?
H.influenzae, N.meningitidis, and S.pneumoniae
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
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.
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