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Antibiotic prophylaxis: |
use of antibiotics m prevent infection in cardiac valves caused by bacteremia
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Bacteremia:
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the presence of bacteria in the circulation; capable of being transferred to distant sites within the body
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Hematogenous:
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spreading via the bloodstream
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Immunosuppression:
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a condition characterized by a reduced immune response, resulting in reduced healing and increased risk of infection
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Innocuous:
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harmless
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Total joint replacement:
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replacement of a joint, such as a hip, knee, elbow, finger, or ankle
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Acute allergic reaction:
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an immediate response or symptoms appearing within a few hours
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Allergen:
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a substance that can produce a hypersensitive response in the body
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Anaphylactic shock:
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a severe, and sometimes fatal, allergic reaction characterized by respiratory distress and hypotension, leading to cardiovascular collapse
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Anaphylactoid reaction:
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idiosyncratic reactions that occur on the initial exposure to a particular drug or agent rather than after sensitization
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Atopy:
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having a genetic predisposition to develop an allergy to a substance; usually allergy to several substances is present
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Complement:
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an enzymatic serum protein that causes lysis of a cell
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Dyspnea:
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labored or difficult breathing
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Erythematous:
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having a red appearance, caused by dilation of superficial blood vessels
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Hypersensitivity:
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an abnormal condition characterized by an excessive reaction to a particular stimulus, such as allergy
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Hypersensitivity reaction:
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an inappropriate and excessive response of the immune system to a sensitizing antigen; an antigen-antibody reaction; an allergic reaction
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Sensitization:
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an acquired reaction in which specific antibodies develop in response to an antigen
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Stomatitis:
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ulcerations within the mouth
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Urticaria:
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skin reactions characterized by itching, elevation of tissues (hives) with well-defined erythematous margins
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Vesicles:
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small fluid-filled blisters
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