M3C Lymphatic Pathology Flashcards
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
group of clinical signs and symptoms associated with suppression of the immune system and marked by opportunistic infections, secondary neoplasms, and neurologic problems
candidiasis
yeast-like fungus, normally present in the mouth, skin, intestinal tract, and vagina, overgrows, causing infection of the mouth, respiratory tract, and skin
cryptococcal infection (crypto)
yeast-like fungus causes lung, brain, and blood infections
cryptosporidosis
parasitic infection of the GI tract and brain and spinal cord
cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
virus causes enteritis and retinitis (inflammation of the retina)
herpes simplex
viral infection causes small blisters on the skin of the lips or nose or on the genitals
histoplasmosis (Histo)
fungal infection caused by inhalation of dust contaminated with Histoplasma capsulatum
causes fever, chills, and lung infection
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare (MAI) complex infection
bacterial disease manifesting with fever, malaise, night sweats, anorexia, diarrhea, weight loss, and lung and blood infections
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
one-celled organism causes lung infections, with fever, cough, and chest pain
toxoplasmosis (Toxo)
parasitic infection involving the CNS and causing fever, chills, visual disturbances, confusion, hemiparesis (slight paralysis in half of the body), and seizures
tuberculosis (TB)
bacterial disease involving the lungs, brain, and other organs
allergy
abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to an antigen
lymphoma
malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissue
multiple myeloma
malignant tumor of bone marrow cells
thymoma
tumor of the thymus gland
