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no prior exposure. The agent itself, rather than the antibodies mediates the reaction. Same S/S and TX as anaphylactic shock
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anaphylactoid reactions
no prior exposure. The agent itself, rather than the antibodies mediates the reaction. Same S/S and TX as anaphylactic shock
directly observed therapy
DOT - administration of each dose of TB medication is done in the presence of an observer
extrapulmonary
Extrapulmonar
gout
Marked by inflammation of the joints resulting from hyperuricemia is called a(n)____
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Pink acid fast stain, consumpation or white plague, biggest killer worldwide, lung infection (may disseminate), coughing, Multi-drug resistant strains (resists 2 of the 4 agents of treatment)
optic neuritis
Inflammation or demyelination of the optic (visual) nerve with transient or permanent impairment of vision and occasionally pain.
peripheral neuropathy
a painful condition of the nerves of the hands and feet due to damage to the peripheral nerves; also known as peripheral neuritis
prophylactic
an agent or measure used to prevent disease
quiescent
causing no symptoms
vertigo
an illness of dizziness
hemolysis
the destruction of red blood cells
leprosy
a bacterial disease that causes open sores and disfigures its victms
Mycobacterium
rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases
circumoral
pertaining to the area of the face around the mouth
retrovirus
virus that contains RNA as its genetic information
candidiasis
infections occurring on the skin or mucous membranes in the warm, moist areas such as the vagina or the mouth
fungicidal
chemical that kills fungi
fungus
a parasitic plant lacking chlorophyll and leaves and true stems and roots and reproducing by spores
mycotic infections
caused by fungi
onychomycosis
Disease of the nails caused by a fungus
thrush
fungal infection of the mucous membranes of the tongue and mouth
tinea corporis
fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin
tinea cruris
fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
tinea pedis
Medical name for athlete's foot
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