Unit 13 Vocabulary: Inflammation and Infection II

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Impetigo
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a highly contagious skin infection that causes red sores or blisters
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"After you take the medicine for at least 24 hours, impetigo isn't contagious anymore."
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Inflammation
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reddening and swelling of a body part as a reaction to injury or infection
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"The infection led to inflammation around the affected area."
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Laryngitis
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inflammation of the voice box
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"He wasn’t able to give his speech, as his laryngitis made speaking painful."
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Lymphadenitis
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inflammation of the lymph nodes
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"Any infection or virus, even the common cold, can cause lymphadenitis."
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Myometritis
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inflammation of the uterus
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"A course of intravenous antibiotics was administered to treat the myometritis."
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Nephritis
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inflammation of the kidney
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"Although nephritis is not always curable, proper treatment can protect the kidneys."
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Neuritis
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inflammation of a nerve
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"Pain and temporary vision loss in one eye are common symptoms of optic neuritis."
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Otitis
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inflammation of the ear
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"Otitis is a common condition affecting children who spend too much time swimming."
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Pediculosis
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an infection with small bugs or lice
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"Head lice are the most common form of pediculosis."
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Pneumonia
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inflammation of the lungs
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"Flu can lead to more serious conditions like pneumonia."
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Polyarteritis
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inflammation of many arteries at once
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"Polyarteritis is a rare disease resulting from blood vessel inflammation."
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Psoriasis
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a skin disease marked by red itchy patches
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"Psoriasis sufferers should moisturize after washing to soothe the itching."
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Rhinitis
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the inflammation of the nose
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"There is often no need for medical treatment in the case of rhinitis."
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Shingles
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an acute infection of nerve ganglia, caused by the zoster virus
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"The risk of a person with shingles spreading the virus is low if the rash is covered."
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Stomatitis
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inflammation inside of the mouth
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"If you are suffering from stomatitis, you should avoid eating crunchy or spicy foods."
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Syphilis
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a bacterial infection spread by sexual contact
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"When diagnosed and treated in its early stages, syphilis is easy to cure."
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Tendinitis
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inflammation of the tendons
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"Without correct treatment, tendinitis can increase the risk of tendon rupture."
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Upper respiratory infection
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a contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract, like the common cold or flu
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"Most cases of upper respiratory infection can be treated at home."
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Urethrocystitis
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the inflammation of the urethra
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"Urethrocystitis is most commonly caused by infection, although this is not always the case."
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Vaginitis
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inflammation of the vagina
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"Vaginitis can be caused by either a yeast or a bacterial infection."
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