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anaphylaxis
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an exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction that in severe cases leads to vascular collapse, bronchospasm, and shock.
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antibodies
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Immunoglobulins produced by the immune system in response to bacteria, viruses, or other antigenic substances.
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antiseptics
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Substances that inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissue. (e.g. alcohol and povidone-iodine solution [Betadine])
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autoimmune
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Pertaining to a disturbance in the immune system in which the body reacts against its own tissue.
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candidiasis
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an infection caused by a yeast that typically affects the vaginal mucosa and skin.
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coagulate
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To form into clots.
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contaminated
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Soiled with pathogens or infectious material; nonsterile.
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disinfectant
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A liquid chemical that is capable of eliminating many or all pathogens but is not effective against bacterial spores.
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fomites
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Contaminated nonliving objects (e.g. examination room equipment) that can transmit infectious organisms.
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germicides
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Agents that destroy pathogenic organisms.
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heredity
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Pertaining to a characteristic, condition, or disease transmitted from parent to offspring on the DNA chain.
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interferon
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A protein formed when a cell is exposed to a virus; the protein blocks viral action on the cell and protects against viral invasion
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opportunistic infections
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Infections caused by a normally non-pathogenic organism in a host whose resistance has been decreased.
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palliative
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A substance that relieves or alleviates the symptoms of a disease without curing the disease.
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parenteral
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The injection or introduction of substances into the body by any route other than the digestive tract. ( e.g., subcutaneous, intravenous, or intramuscular administration).
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pathogenic
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Pertaining to a disease causing microorganism.
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permeable
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Allowing a substance to pass or soak through.
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pyemia
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The presence of puss forming organisms in the blood.
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relapse
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The recurrence of the symptoms of a disease after apparent recovery.
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remission
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The partial or complete disappearance of the clinical and subjective characteristics of chronic or malignant disease.
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resident bacteria
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Bacteria that live in or on a certain part of the body, such as skin or mucosa.
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rhinitis
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Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
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spores
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a thick dormant form of bacteria that is very resistant to disinfection measures.
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sterile
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Free of all microorganisms, pathogenic and nonpathogenic.
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tinea
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Any fungal skin disease that results in scaling, itching and inflammation.
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transient bacteria
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Bacteria temporarily living in or on a certain body part, such as the hands.
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urticaria
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A skin eruption that creates inflamed wheals; hives.
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vectors
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Animals or insects (e.g. ticks) that transmit causative organisms of disease.
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