Infectious Disease
Pathogen
What is a microorganism, bacteria, or virus that can cause disease.
An inflammation of the middle ear, the space behind the eardrum
What is Otitis Media?
High fever followed by rash on the oral mucosa, hands and feet
What is HFM?
Tick born illness that typically presents with Erythema migrans rash
What is Lyme Disease?
Tiny, wingless insects that feed on human blood. Primary found in the hair.
What are lice?
Antibiotic
What is a drug that inhibits or kills bacteria?
Bacterial infection of the oral pharynx caused by Group A Streptococcus pyogenes
What is streptococcal pharyngitis or strep throat?
Nonspecific flu like symptoms followed by erythematous malar rash on face with circumoral pallor
What is 5th Disease?
Bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and skunks transmit this disease
What is rabies?
A contagious skin infestation caused by the microscopic mite that presents as itching and burrow lines.
What are scabies?
Antibody
What is a protein that attaches to the surface of pathogens?
An infection in the joint (synovial) fluid and joint tissues
What is Septic Arthritis?
Flu like illness followed by conjunctivitis, coryza, and cough, Koplik spots, then rash that progresses from head to toe
What is Measles?
Tick born illness with localized blanching erythematous rash with mаϲսles that become petechial over time.
What is RMSF?
Most common STI. May be asymptomatic or present with dysuria and discharge.
What is chlamydia?
Toxin
Poisonous substances secreted by microorganisms or venom of an animal.
A potentially fatal bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasm, such as lockjaw.
What is Tetanus?
Flu like illness followed by salivary gland swelling within 48 hours
What is mumps?
Leading cause of mosquito born illness in the US. Presents as fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash?
What is West Nile virus?
STI that presents with chancre followed buy palmer rash.
What is syphilis?
Immunity
What is the body's ability to fight off disease-causing pathogens. OR What is the state of being protected against infection?
A bacterial infection that attacks the body's nervous system and causes paralysis
What is botulism?
Acute onset of a generalized maculopapular rаsh with lуmрhаԁеոοрathу.
What is rubella?
The most recent zoonotic illness in the US? However, no animal reservoir was identified.
What is Covid-19?
Most common nematode infection. Presents with nocturnal perianal itching, also known as pruritus ani.
What are pinworms?