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Granuloma |
A tumor-like mass of inflammatory tissue consisting of a central collection of macrophages, often including multinucleated giant cells, surrounded by lymphocytes |
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Granulomatous Disease |
A disease characterized by the formulation of granulomas. |
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Herpetic Whitlow |
An infection caused by herpes simplex virus infection that involves the distal phalanx of a finger |
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Incubation Period |
The period between the infection of an individual by a pathogen and the manifestation of the disease it causes |
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Malaise |
A vague, indefinite feeling of discomfort, debilitation, or lack of health |
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Opportunistic Infection |
A disease caused by a microorganism that does not ordinarily cause disease but becomes pathogenic under certain circumstances |
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Paresthesia |
An abnormal sensation such as burning, prickling, or tingling |
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Pathogenic Microorganism |
A microorganism that causes disease |
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Pruritus |
Itching |
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Subclinical Infection |
An infectious disease not detectable by the usual clinical signs. |
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The most specific of the body's defense mechanisms against infection is... |
The immune response |
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All of the following are true except... |
A) the primary lesion of syphilis is called a chancre. B) the secondary lesion of syphilis ocurs at the site of inoculation with the organism (false) C) the tertiary lesion of syphilis is called a gumma. D) syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. |
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Perioral lesions of impetigo resemble... |
Recurrent herpes simplex infection |
