Chapter 14: Lymphatic and Immune Systems: Review Flashcards
Formation of lymph:
a) lymphocytopenia
b) lymphadenitis
c) lymphedema
d) lymphopoiesis
e) lymphoid
d) lymphopoiesis
Interstitial fluid contains or is:
a) Antibodies produced by white blood cells
b) Red and white blood cells
c) Found in the spaces between cells and becomes lymph when it enters lymph capillaries
d) Connective tissue
e) Blood clotting factors
c) Found in the spaces between cells and becomes lymph when it enters lymph capillaries
All of the following are part of the immune system except:
a) lymphocytes
b) platelets
c) monocytes
d) phagocytes
e) antibodies
b) platelets
All of the following describe areas of lymph node concentration except:
a) inguinal
b) axillary
c) bone marrow
d) mediastinal
e) cervical
c) bone marrow
Atopy is:
a) An early stage of AIDS
b) A hypersensitivity or allergic state
c) A type of lymphoma
d) A disease found in tropical areas
e) Acute infectious disease caused by Epstein-Barr virus
b) A hypersensitivity or allergic state
Helper or suppressor cells are types of:
a) B cells
b) T cells
c) Platelets
d) Antigens
e) Antibiotics
b) T cells
Examples of immunoglobulins:
a) IgA, IgC, IgE
b) monocytes
c) lymphocytes
d) hepatocytes
e) clotting factors
a) IgA, IgC, IgE
Oropharyngeal lymph tissue:
a) spleen
b) thymus
c) bone marrow
d) tonsils
e) adenoids
d) tonsils
Mediastinal T-cell producer:
a) spleen
b) thymus
c) bone marrow
d) tonsils
e) adenoids
b) thymus
Nasopharyngeal lymph tissue:
a) spleen
b) thymus
c) bone marrow
d) tonsils
e) adenoids
e) adenoids
Abdominal organ that filters erythrocytes and activates lymphocytes:
a) spleen
b) thymus
c) bone marrow
d) tonsils
e) adenoids
a) spleen
Produces lymphocytes and monocytes and all other blood cells:
a) spleen
b) thymus
c) bone marrow
d) tonsils
e) adenoids
c) bone marrow
Cytotoxic cells are:
a) B cell lymphocytes
b) T-cell lymphocytes
c) platelets
d) thrombocytes
e) eosinophils
b) T-cell lymphocytes
Interferons and interleukins are:
a) gamma globulins
b) interstitial fluid
c) antiviral proteins produced by T-cell lymphocytes
d) produced by B-cell lymphocytes
e) helper cells
c) antiviral proteins produced by T-cell lymphocytes
Slight increase in numbers of lymphocytes:
a) lymphocytopenia
b) lymphopoiesis
c) lymphoid
d) lymphocytosis
e) lymphedema
d) lymphocytosis
Pertaining to poison:
a) necrotic
b) hypoxic
c) cyanotic
d) toxic
e) stenotic
d) toxic
Computerized x-ray imaging in the transverse plane:
a) CT scan
b) lymphangiogram
c) ultrasonography
d) MRI
e) lymphadenectomy
a) CT scan
HIV is:
a) a malignancy associated with AIDS
b) a drug used to treat AIDS
c) the virus that causes AIDS
d) the test used to detect AIDS
e) a type of lymphoma
c) the virus that causes AIDS
Malignant tumor of lymph nodes:
a) sarcoidosis
b) lymphedema
c) Hodgkin lymphoma
d) hypersplenism
e) lymphocytopenia
c) Hodgkin lymphoma
Viral infection causing blisters on skin of lips, nose, or genitals:
a) Kaposi sarcoma
b) Herpes simplex
c) cryptococcus
d) toxoplasmosis
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
b) Herpes simplex
Cancer arising from the lining of capillaries, producing bluish red skin nodules:
a) Kaposi sarcoma
b) Herpes simplex
c) cryptococcus
d) toxoplasmosis
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
a) Kaposi sarcoma
Major lung infection with fever, cough, chest pain, and sputum. Treatment is with Bactrim:
a) Kaposi sarcoma
b) Herpes simplex
c) cryptococcus
d) toxoplasmosis
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
Protozoal (parasitic) infection associated with AIDS. Produces pneumonitis, hepatitis, and encephalitis:
a) Kaposi sarcoma
b) Herpes simplex
c) cryptococcus
d) toxoplasmosis
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
d) toxoplasmosis
Fungal infection associated with AIDS. Involves brain and meninges, lungs, and skin:
a) Kaposi sarcoma
b) Herpes simplex
c) cryptococcus
d) toxoplasmosis
e) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
c) cryptococcus
Lymph nodes in the neck region
cervical nodes
Substance that the body recognizes as foreign and evokes an immune response
antigen
Production of antibodies and lymphocytes in response to exposure to an antigen
adaptive immunity
Lymphocyte that aids B cells in recognizing antigens and stimulating antibody production (CD4+ cell)
helper T cell
Mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx
adenoids
Cell (specialized macrophage) that digests foreign cells and helps B and T cells recognize and mark antigens for destructrion
dendritic cell
T lymphocyte that directly kills antigens (CD8+ cell)
cytotoxic T cell
Lymph nodes in the armpit
axillary nodes
Proteins that aid and regulate the immune response
cytokines
Lymphocyte that originates in the bone marrow and transforms into a plasma cell to secrete antibodies
B cell
lymph
Thin, watery fluid found within lymphatic vessels
lymph capillaries
Tiniest lymphatic vessels
interferons and interleukins
Proteins (cytokines) secreted by T cells to aid and regulate the immune response
immunoglobulins
Antibodies that are secreted by plasma cells in response to the presence of an antigen
immunity
Body’s ability to resist foreign organisms and toxins (immune response)
inguinal nodes
Lymph nodes in the groin
lymph node
Stationary, solid lymphatic tissue along lymph vessels
interstitial fluid
Fluid in the spaces between cells
lymphoid organs
Lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus gland; tissue through with lymph travels
immunotherapy
Use of immune cells and antibodies or vaccines to treat and prevent disease
paraaortic nodes
Lymph nodes associated with a major artery
mesenteric nodes
Lymph nodes in the intestinal region
Lymphocyte that produces and secretes antibodies
plasma cell
Carrier of lymph throughout the body
lymph vessel
Lymph nodes in the area between the lungs in the thoracic cavity
mediastinal nodes
The ability of T cells (T lymphocytes) to recognize and accept the body’s own antigens as “self”
tolerance
Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissues of the body
macrophage
Antibody produced in a laboratory to attack antigens and destroy cells
monoclonal antibody
Organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells
spleen
Protection that an individual is born with to fight infection
natural immunity
Lymphocyte that inhibits the activity of B and T cells (Treg)
suppressor T cell
Large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from the upper right portion of the body
right lymphatic duct
Mass of lymphatic tissue in the back of the oropharynx
tonsils
Organ in the mediastinum that conditions T cells to react to foreign cells
thymus gland
A poison
toxin
Weakened or killed microorganisms, toxins, or other proteins (antigens) given to provoke an immune response
vaccine
Large lymphatic vessel in the chest that receives lymph from below the diaphragm and from the left side of the body above the diaphragm
thoracic duct
Exposure of an individual to a foreign protein (antigen) that provokes an immune response
vaccination
Involves B cells that produce antibodies
humoral immunity
Involves T cells that response to antigens and destroy them
cell-mediated immunity
Deficiency of lymphocytes: lympho______
Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis
lymphocytopenia
Antibody (protein) secreted by plasma cells: immuno______
Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis
immunoglobulin
Formation of lymph: lympho_______
Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis
lymphopoiesis
Increase in numbers of lymphocytes: lympho_______
Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis
lymphocytosis
Swelling within tissue spaces (collection of interstitial fluid): lymph______
Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis
lymphedema
Organs that are part of the lymph system: lymph_______ organs
Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis
lymphoid organs
Disease of lymph nodes: lymphadeno______
Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis
lymphadenopathy
Enlargement of the spleen: spleno_______
Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis
splenomegaly
Inflammation of lymph nodes: lymphaden_______
Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis
lymphadenitis
Excision of the spleen: splen______
Options: cyt/o -cytosis -ectomy -edema -globulin -itis -megaly -oid -pathy -penia -poiesis
splenectomy
thymectomy
Removal of the thymus gland
anaphylaxis
Exaggerated or unusual hypersensitivity to previously encountered proteins or antigens
toxic
Pertaining to a poison
hypersplenism
Syndrome marked by enlarged spleen, anemia, blood cell destruction
interstitial fluid
Liquid that bathes and surrounds cells
autoimmune disease
Abnormal production of antibodies against normal body tissues
immunosuppression
Normal reaction of the immune system to foreign agents is impaired
asplenia
Condition of absence of the spleen
opportunisitic infections
Infections diseases associated with AIDS
protease inhibitor
Drug that treats AIDS by blocking the production of a proteolytic enzyme that creates new viral pieces for HIV
Kaposi sarcoma
Malignant condition associated with AIDS; coloured skin nodules appear
human immunodeficiency virus
HIV
Infectious agent that causes AIDS
wasting syndrome
Weight loss, decrease in muscular strength, appetite and mental activity
reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Drug that treats AIDS by blocking an enzyme needed to make copies of HIV
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AIDS
Group of symptoms associated with suppression of the immune system; infections, new growth, and neurologic problems
CD4+ cells
Helper T cells that are destroyed by the AIDS virus
Malignant tumor of a lymphoid organ in the mediastinum
thymoma
Malignant tumor of bone marrow cells (plasma cells)
multiple myeloma
Substance capable of causing a specific hypersensitivity reaction in the body
allergen
Group of malignant tumors involving lymphoid tissue; follicular and large cell are types
non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Malignant tumor of lymph tissue in the spleen and lymph nodes; Reed-Sternberg cell is often found on microscopic analysis
Hodgkin lymphoma
Hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition; inflammation of the skin
atopic dermatitis
Infants are born with a deficiency of B and T cells
severe combined immunodeficiency disease
Abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen
allergy
viral load test
Measures the amount of AIDS virus in the bloodstream
CD4+ cell count
Measures the number of helper T cells in the bloodstream of patients with AIDS
computed tomography (CT)
X-ray imaging produces cross-sectional and other views of anatomic structures
immunoelectrophoresis
Test that separates immunoglobulins
ELISA
Screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream
MoAb
Antibody produced in a laboratory to attack antigens and destroy cells
Treg
Suppressor T cell that inhibits the activity of B and T cells
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
HSV
herpes simplex virus
IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM
immunoglobulins
PCP
Pneumocystis pneumonia
Stationary lymph tissue along the path of lymph vessels
lymph nodes
Large thoracic lymph vessel draining lymph from lower and left side of the body
thoracic duct
Organ near the stomach that produces, stores, and eliminates blood cells
spleen
Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
adenoids
Organ in the mediastinum that produces T-cell lymphocytes
thymus
Tiniest of lymph vessels
lymph capillaries
Large lymph vessel in the chest that drains lymph from right upper part of the body
right lymphatic duct
Fluid that lies between cells and becomes lymph as it enters lymph capillaries
interstitial fluid
Where are inguinal nodes located?
groin
Where are axillary nodes located?
armpit
Where are cervical nodes located?
neck
Where are mediastinal nodes located?
chest
What description best describes immunoglobulins?
a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg
b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE
c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells
d) Poisons (antigens)
e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens
f) Proteins secreted by T cells
g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies
b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE
What description best describes toxins?
a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg
b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE
c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells
d) Poisons (antigens)
e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens
f) Proteins secreted by T cells
g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies
d) Poisons (antigens)
What description best describes helper T cells?
a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg
b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE
c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells
d) Poisons (antigens)
e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens
f) Proteins secreted by T cells
g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies
c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells
What description best describes cytotoxic cells?
a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg
b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE
c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells
d) Poisons (antigens)
e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens
f) Proteins secreted by T cells
g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies
e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens
What description best describes interferons?
a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg
b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE
c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells
d) Poisons (antigens)
e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens
f) Proteins secreted by T cells
g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies
f) Proteins secreted by T cells
What description best describes plasma cells?
a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg
b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE
c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells
d) Poisons (antigens)
e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens
f) Proteins secreted by T cells
g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies
g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies
What description best describes suppressor T cells?
a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg
b) Antibodies - IgC, IgE, IgM, IgE
c) Lymphocytes that aid B cells and stimulate T cells
d) Poisons (antigens)
e) Lymphocyte that directly kills antigens
f) Proteins secreted by T cells
g) Lymphocytes that secrete antibodies
a) Lymphocytes that inhibit the activity of B and T cells; Treg
Removal of the spleen
splenectomy
Inflammation of lymph glands (nodes)
lymphadenitis
Tumor of the thymus gland
thymoma
Disease of lymph glands (nodes)
lymphadenopathy
Formation of lymph
lymphopoiesis
Deficiency of lymph cells
lymphocytopenia
Pertaining to poison
toxic
Enlargement of the spleen
splenomegaly
Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen and associated with anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia
hypersplenism
An extraordinary hypersensitivity to a foreign protein; marked by hypotension, shock, respiratory distress
anaphylaxis
An antigen capable of causing allergy (hypersensitivity)
allergen
Disorder in which the immune system is suppressed by exposure to HIV
AIDS
Removal of a mediastinal organ
thymectomy
Malignant tumor of lymph nodes and spleen marked by Reed-Sternberg cell identified in lymph nodes
Hodgkin lymphoma
Tissues that produce lymphocytes - spleen, thymus, tonsils, and adenoids
lymphoid organs
Swelling of tissues due to interstitial fluid accumulation
lymphedema
White blood cells that are destroyed by HIV
helper T cells
Test to separate immunoglobulins
immunoelectrophoresis
Drug used to treat AIDS by blocking the growth of AIDS virus
zidovudine
Test used to detect anti-HIV antibodies
ELISA
Group of infectious diseases associated with AIDS
opportunistic infections
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
mackrophage
macrophage
macrophage
Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes and other tissue
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
lymph
lypmh
lymph
Fluid found in lymph vessels
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
immunoglobins
immunoglobulins
immunoglobulin
Antibody secreted by plasma cells
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
alergy
allergy
allergy
Hypersensitivity reaction
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
inguinal nodes
ingiunal nodes
inguinal nodes
Lymph nodes in the groin
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
anaphylaxis
anaphilaxis
anaphylaxis
Extraordinary hypersensitivity reaction
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
Hodgkin lymphoma
Hogdkin lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma
Malignant tumor of lymph nodes
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
axilliary nodes
axillary nodes
axillary nodes
Lymph nodes in the armpit
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
lymphocytopenis
lymphocytopenia
lymphocytopenia
Decrease in lymphocytes
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
splenectomy
spleenectomy
splenectomy
Removal of the spleen
Which term is spelled correctly? What is the definition?
lymphopoesis
lymphopoiesis
lymphopeosis
lymphopoiesis
Formation of lymph
What description best describes the term anaphylaxis?
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
What description best describes the term AIDS?
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
What description best describes the term cervical nodes?
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
What description best describes the term adenoids?
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
What description best describes the term interferons?
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
What description best describes the term macrophage?
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
What description best describes the term Hodgkin lymphoma?
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
What description best describes the term hypersplenism?
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
What description best describes the term atopy?
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
What description best describes the term immunoglobulins?
a) Mass of lymph tissue in the nasopharynx
b) Syndrome marked by enlargement of the spleen
c) Suppression or deficiency of the immune response caused by exposure to HIV
d) A hypersensitivity or allergic state involving an inherited predisposition
e) Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
g) Antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
h) Lymph nodes in the neck
i) Malignancy of lymph nodes
j) Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes
f) Antibodies secreted by plasma cells
Removal of the spleen: _____ectomy
splenectomy
Tumor of the thymus gland: ______oma
thymoma
Record (x-ray) of lymph vessels: ______gram
lymphangiogram
Infectious diseases associated with AIDS: ______ infections
opportunistic infections
Formation of lymph: lympho_______
lymphopoiesis
Pertaining to poison: _____ic
toxic
Pertaining to poison: _____ic
toxic
inguin/o
groin
thym/o
thymus gland
axill/o
armpit
cervic/o
neck
tox/o
poison
immun/o
protection
splen/o
spleen
lymphaden/o
lymph node (gland)
-edema
swelling
-megaly
enlargement
-poiesis
formation
-penia
deficiency
-phylaxis
protection
-oid
resembling, derived from
-pathy
disease
inter-
between
hyper-
excessive
retro-
backward, behind
herpes simplex
Viral infection (HSV) causing small blisters on the lips, nose, or genitals
candidiasis
Yeast-like fungal infection overgrows in the mouth (thrush), respiratory tract, and skin
tuberculosis
Bacterial disease (TB) predominant in the lungs. Symptoms include fever, weight loss, anorexia, and low energy
Cryptococcus
Yeast-like fungal infection causes lung, brain, and blood infections; found in pigeon droppings, air, water, soil
histoplasmosis
Fungal infection caused inhalation of dust contaminated with Histoplasma capsulatum; symptoms include fever, chills and lung infection
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
One-celled organism causes lung infection with fever, cough, and chest pain
toxoplasmosis
Parasitic infection involving CNS and causing fever, chills, confusion, hemiparesis and seizures; parasite is found in uncooked port, raw eggs, and vegetables
cryptosporidiosis
One-celled parasitic infection of the gastrointestinal tract, brain, and spinal cord
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare
Bacterial disease with fever, malaise, night sweats, diarrhea, and lung and blood infections
cytomegalovirus
Virus causes enteritis and retinitis; found in semen, saliva, urine, feces, blood, and breast milk
