Chapter 4

Question 1

a tumor-like mass of inflammatory tissue consisting of a central collection of macrophages, often including multinucleated giant cells, surrounded by lymphocytes

Answer 1

granuloma

Question 2

a disease characterized by formation of granulomas

Answer 2

granulomatous disease

Question 3

an infection caused by herpes simplex virus infection that involves the distal phalanx of a finger

Answer 3

herpetic whitlow

Question 4

the period between the infection of an individual by a pathogen and the manifestation of the diease it causes

Answer 4

incubation period

Question 5

a vague, indefinite feeling of discomfort, debilitation, or lack of health

Answer 5

malaise

Question 6

a disease caused by a microorganism that does not ordinarily cause diease but becomes pathogenic under certain circumstances

Answer 6

opportunistic infection

Question 7

an abnormal sensation such as burning, prickling, or tingling

Answer 7

paresthesia

Question 8

a microorganism that causes disease

Answer 8

pathogenic microorganism

Question 9

itching

Answer 9

pruritus

Question 10

an infectious disease not detectable by the usual clinical signs

Answer 10

subclinical infection