Chapter 20 Infectious Diseases affecting the cardiovascualr and lymphatic systems.

Question 1

lymphatic system

Answer 1

A system of vessels and organs that serve as sites for development of immune cells and immune reactions. It includes the spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and GALT.

Question 2

systemic infection

Answer 2

An infection spread by the blood to multiple sites in the body at some distance from the site of initial infection.

Question 3

viremia

Answer 3

The presence of viruses in the bloodstream.

Question 4

fungemia

Answer 4

The condition of fungi multiplying in the bloodstream.

Question 5

bacteremia

Answer 5

The presence of viable bacteria in circulating blood.

Question 6

septicemia

Answer 6

Systemic infection associated with microorganisms multiplying in circulating blood.

Question 7

septic shock

Answer 7

Blood infection resulting in a pathologic state of low blood pressure accompanied by a reduced amount of blood circulating to vital organs. Endotoxins of all gram-negative bacteria can cause shock, but most clinical cases are due to gram-negative enteric rods.