Ch 10: Terms Flashcards
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, an incurable disease of the immune system caused by a virus
Anthrax
A bacterial infection usually found in wild or domestic animals
Candidiasis
A fungal infection; also known as a yeast infection
Chancre
An ulcer that forms during the first stage of syphilis
“Clostridium difficile”
Microorganisms that are a leading cause of pseudomembranous colitis; also known as “C. diff”
Communicable
Easily spread from one person to another
Condylomata
Wart-type growth found usually in the genital or anal area
Dengue fever
A virus transmitted by an infected mosquito
Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the stomach, small intestine and large intestine
Gonorrhea
Disease caused by a bacterium and transmitted by sexual contact
HAART
Highly-active antiretroviral therapy, a group of drugs given to AIDS patients for prophylaxis
Helminthiases
Diseases caused by parasitic worms
Hepatitis
An inflammation of the liver
Herpes simplex
A virus also known as a “cold sore” or “fever blister”
Herpes zoster
A disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox