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endemic
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occurs at minimal levels within a population
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epidemic
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occurs more frequently than normal within a population
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pandemic
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occurs worldwide
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Ludwig's Angina
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rapidly occuring cellulitis involving the submandibular, sublingual and submental fascial spaces, bilaterally. Because it can cause airway obstruction, emergency treatment is critical.
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Sepsis
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most commonly caused by Staph aureus and E. coli
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Commensalism
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one organism benefits from another
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Symbiosis
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2 organisms live with or without benefit
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Mutualism
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2 organisms live together with mutual benefit
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Abscess
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acute inflammatory lesion
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Granuloma
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chronic inflammatory lesion
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Common signs of sepsis
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fever, fatigue, nausea, vomitting, chills, diarrhea
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