Topic 14: Infections of the Human Body

Question 1

What is conjunctivitis

Answer 1

infection of the surface covering of eye and lining of eyelid

Question 2

What is pharyngitis

Answer 2

inflammation of the throat

Question 3

What is Gastroenteritis and some symptoms

Answer 3

diarrhea with no pus, mucus or blood
other symptoms:
vomiting 
cramps
nausea 
risk for dehydration

Question 4

What is meningitis

Answer 4

Infection of the meninges by bacteria, fungi, or virus (numerous species may be responsible)

Question 5

What are meninges

Answer 5

Membranes surrounding brain and spinal cord

Question 6

3 causes of septic shock and what can it cause

Answer 6

Caused by toxemia (toxins in the blood), endotoxins released from killed gram - bacteria, or careless antibiotic use
can cause multi-system organ failure or death

Question 7

what is tinea and how is the infection named

Answer 7

name of group of fungal infections can be caused by a variety of opportunistic fungi.
The infection is typically named for the location on the body

Question 8

What is pneumonia

Answer 8

Inflammation and collection of fluid in the lungs usually caused by an infection

Question 9

What is dysentery, some symptoms, and what is the individual at risk for

Answer 9

severe diarrhea with pus, mucus and blood
other symptoms:
vomiting 
cramps
nausea 
risk for dehydration

Question 10

What is encephalitis and 4 causes

Answer 10

Swelling of the brain
-Several causes 
 	-Rabies virus 
	-West Nile virus
	-Trypanosoma (African sleeping sickness 
                Chagas disease) 
	-Prions

Question 11

What is ringworm, how is it spread, how to prevent it, ad how is it treated

Answer 11

• Fungal infection
• Spread by direct contact, contact with other mammals (pet dogs and cats), indirect contact
• Prevention – keep skin dry and clean, avoid sharing personal items such as towels and hairbrushes.
• Treated with azole

Question 12

what is bacteremia

Answer 12

A bacterial infection of the blood