A life-threatening condition cause by a severe localized or…
A life-threatening condition cause by a severe localized or system-wide infection that requires immediate attention; blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level and can begin to cause organ failure; symptoms also include paleness, chills, difficulty breathing, decreased urine output, mental confusion, and disorientation.
Read DetailsInfectious disease caused by the inhalation of bacterial spo…
Infectious disease caused by the inhalation of bacterial spores; at first, the infection seems like a mild upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or flu, then deteriorates to severe breathing problems and shock; symptoms include fever, chills, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough, nausea, sweats, and headache.
Read DetailsAn infection of the outer ear canal that runs from the eardr…
An infection of the outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head; caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming –> bacteria and fungi grow within the moist environment; leads to redness, pain, tenderness; treated with antibiotics and drops.
Read DetailsClinical name for blood poisoning by bacteria; it’s the body…
Clinical name for blood poisoning by bacteria; it’s the body’s most extreme response to an infection; lung infections, UTIs, skin infections, and infections in the intestines are most often associated with this infection; Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli are most frequently responsible for this infection.
Read DetailsAn infectious disease mostly found in cattle, bison, elk, an…
An infectious disease mostly found in cattle, bison, elk, and deer; humans can contract it by breathing in the bacteria found in droplets in the air; initial symptoms include a productive cough, fever, night sweats, chest pain, and loss of appetite; can also be transmitted in unpasteurized milk from infected cows.
Read DetailsAn infection of the genital tract occuring any time between…
An infection of the genital tract occuring any time between the rupture of the membrane (labor) and 42 days postpartum; symptoms include swelling of the belly/abdomen, chills, pain while urinating or during sex, abnormal vaginal discharge that has a foul smell or blood in it.
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