Infectious Diseases Flashcards
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Bronchitis
A
Inflammation of the branches of the trachea (bronchi)
2
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Empyema
A
collection of pus in the chest cavity
3
Q
Pneumonia
A
an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
4
Q
Tuberculosis
A
a serious contagious disease that affects mainly the lungs; caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis; associated with decreased immunity such as in patients with HIV, malnutrition
5
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Legionnaires Disease
A
a severe form of pneumonia caused by a bacterium called legionella.
