Acute Illnesses Flashcards
1
Q
Strep Pharyngitis
A
infection of the throat by bacteria
2
Q
Otitis media
A
ear infection - infection of middle ear of ear drum
3
Q
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
A
when the discs are deteriorating and the cushioning is less
4
Q
Pyelonephritis
A
kidney infection usually from UTI
5
Q
Cellulitis
A
skin infection
6
Q
Abscess
A
infection of the skin with underlying pus accumulation
7
Q
pericarditis
A
infection/inflammation of the sacs surrounding the heart
8
Q
pleurisy
A
inflammation of the sacs surrounding the lungs
9
Q
costochondritis
A
infection of the ribs causing chest pain
10
Q
pleural effusion
A
fluid collecting around the lungs
