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influenza
an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
influenza: an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
Asian_influenza
influenza caused by the Asian virus that was first isolated in 1957
Asian_influenza: influenza caused by the Asian virus that was first isolated in 1957
swine_influenza
an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of swine caused by the orthomyxovirus thought to be the same virus that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic
swine_influenza: an acute and highly contagious respiratory disease of swine caused by the orthomyxovirus thought to be the same virus that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic
measles
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
measles: an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
German_measles
a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester
German_measles: a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester
diphtheria
acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
diphtheria: acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
exanthema_subitum
a viral disease of infants and young children; characterized by abrupt high fever and mild sore throat; a few days later there is a faint pinkish rash that lasts for a few hours to a few days
exanthema_subitum: a viral disease of infants and young children; characterized by abrupt high fever and mild sore throat; a few days later there is a faint pinkish rash that lasts for a few hours to a few days
scarlet_fever
an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash
scarlet_fever: an acute communicable disease (usually in children) characterized by fever and a red rash
pox
a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks
pox: a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks
smallpox
a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
smallpox: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
alastrim
a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus
alastrim: a mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent form of the virus
Vincent's_angina
an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane
Vincent's_angina: an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane
blastomycosis
any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
blastomycosis: any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
chromoblastomycosis
a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin
chromoblastomycosis: a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin
tinea
infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
tinea: infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
dhobi_itch
fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body
dhobi_itch: fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body
kerion
ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid
kerion: ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid
tinea_pedis
fungal infection of the feet
tinea_pedis: fungal infection of the feet
tinea_barbae
fungal infection of the face and neck
tinea_barbae: fungal infection of the face and neck
tinea_capitis
fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches
tinea_capitis: fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches
tinea_corporis
fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin
tinea_corporis: fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin
tinea_cruris
fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
tinea_cruris: fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
blindness
the state of being blind or lacking sight
blindness: the state of being blind or lacking sight
legal_blindness
vision that is 20/200 or worse in both eyes (20/200 vision is the ability to see at 20 feet what a normal eye can see at 200 feet)
legal_blindness: vision that is 20/200 or worse in both eyes (20/200 vision is the ability to see at 20 feet what a normal eye can see at 200 feet)
tinea_unguium
fungal infection of the nails (especially toenails)
tinea_unguium: fungal infection of the nails (especially toenails)
infectious_disease
a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact
infectious_disease: a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact
AIDS
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
AIDS: a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
brucellosis
infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
brucellosis: infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
agammaglobulinemia
a rare immunological disorder characterized by the virtual absence of gamma globulin in the blood and consequent susceptibility to infection
agammaglobulinemia: a rare immunological disorder characterized by the virtual absence of gamma globulin in the blood and consequent susceptibility to infection
anergy
reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen
anergy: reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen
hypogammaglobulinemia
an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection
hypogammaglobulinemia: an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection
severe_combined_immunodeficiency
a congenital disease affecting T cells that can result from a mutation in any one of several different genes; children with it are susceptible to infectious disease; if untreated it is lethal within the first year or two of life
severe_combined_immunodeficiency: a congenital disease affecting T cells that can result from a mutation in any one of several different genes; children with it are susceptible to infectious disease; if untreated it is lethal within the first year or two of life
ADA-SCID
SCID resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for adenosine deaminase
ADA-SCID: SCID resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for adenosine deaminase
X-linked_SCID
SCID in male children resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for a protein on the surface of T cells that allows them to develop a growth factor receptor
X-linked_SCID: SCID in male children resulting from mutation of a gene that codes for a protein on the surface of T cells that allows them to develop a growth factor receptor
cholera
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
cholera: an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
dengue
an infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints
dengue: an infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints
dysentery
an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
dysentery: an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
epidemic_disease
any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people
epidemic_disease: any infectious disease that develops and spreads rapidly to many people
hepatitis
inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
hepatitis: inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
viral_hepatitis
hepatitis caused by a virus
viral_hepatitis: hepatitis caused by a virus
hepatitis_A
an acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaminated with fecal matter
hepatitis_A: an acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaminated with fecal matter
hepatitis_B
an acute (sometimes fatal) form of viral hepatitis caused by a DNA virus that tends to persist in the blood serum and is transmitted by sexual contact or by transfusion or by ingestion of contaminated blood or other bodily fluids
hepatitis_B: an acute (sometimes fatal) form of viral hepatitis caused by a DNA virus that tends to persist in the blood serum and is transmitted by sexual contact or by transfusion or by ingestion of contaminated blood or other bodily fluids
hepatitis_delta
a severe form of hepatitis
hepatitis_delta: a severe form of hepatitis
hepatitis_C
a viral hepatitis clinically indistinguishable from hepatitis B but caused by a single-stranded RNA virus; usually transmitted by parenteral means (as injection of an illicit drug or blood transfusion or exposure to blood or blood products)
hepatitis_C: a viral hepatitis clinically indistinguishable from hepatitis B but caused by a single-stranded RNA virus; usually transmitted by parenteral means (as injection of an illicit drug or blood transfusion or exposure to blood or blood products)
liver_cancer
malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort
liver_cancer: malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort
herpes
viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
herpes: viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
herpes_simplex
an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
herpes_simplex: an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus; affects the skin and nervous system; produces small temporary (but sometimes painful) blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
oral_herpes
caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
oral_herpes: caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
genital_herpes
an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area
genital_herpes: an infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact; marked by recurrent attacks of painful eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area
herpes_zoster
eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
herpes_zoster: eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
chickenpox
an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body
chickenpox: an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body
venereal_disease
a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact
venereal_disease: a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact
gonorrhea
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
gonorrhea: a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
granuloma_inguinale
a venereal disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Calymmatobacterium; characterized by a pimply rash of the skin in the genital and groin region
granuloma_inguinale: a venereal disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Calymmatobacterium; characterized by a pimply rash of the skin in the genital and groin region
syphilis
a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
syphilis: a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
primary_syphilis
the first stage; characterized by a chancre at the site of infection
primary_syphilis: the first stage; characterized by a chancre at the site of infection
secondary_syphilis
the second stage; characterized by eruptions of the skin and mucous membrane
secondary_syphilis: the second stage; characterized by eruptions of the skin and mucous membrane
tertiary_syphilis
the third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver
tertiary_syphilis: the third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver
tabes_dorsalis
syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence
tabes_dorsalis: syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence
neurosyphilis
syphilis of the central nervous system
neurosyphilis: syphilis of the central nervous system
tabes
wasting of the body during a chronic disease
tabes: wasting of the body during a chronic disease
infectious_mononucleosis
an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing
infectious_mononucleosis: an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing
Ebola_hemorrhagic_fever
a severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa
Ebola_hemorrhagic_fever: a severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa
Lassa_fever
an acute contagious viral disease of central western Africa; characterized by fever and inflammation and muscular pains and difficulty swallowing; can be used as a bioweapon
Lassa_fever: an acute contagious viral disease of central western Africa; characterized by fever and inflammation and muscular pains and difficulty swallowing; can be used as a bioweapon
leprosy
chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae
leprosy: chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae
tuberculoid_leprosy
leprosy characterized by tumors in the skin and cutaneous nerves
tuberculoid_leprosy: leprosy characterized by tumors in the skin and cutaneous nerves
lepromatous_leprosy
a very serious form of leprosy characterized by lesions that spread over much of the body and affecting many systems of the body
lepromatous_leprosy: a very serious form of leprosy characterized by lesions that spread over much of the body and affecting many systems of the body
necrotizing_enterocolitis
an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow
necrotizing_enterocolitis: an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow
listeriosis
an infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms
listeriosis: an infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms
lymphocytic_choriomeningitis
a form of viral meningitis caused by a virus carried by the common house mouse
lymphocytic_choriomeningitis: a form of viral meningitis caused by a virus carried by the common house mouse
lymphogranuloma_venereum
infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin
lymphogranuloma_venereum: infectious disease caused by a species of chlamydia bacterium; transmitted by sexual contact; characterized by genital lesions and swelling of lymph nodes in the groin
meningitis
infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
meningitis: infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea
mumps
an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
mumps: an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
cerebrospinal_meningitis
meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal
cerebrospinal_meningitis: meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal
paratyphoid
any of a variety of infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever
paratyphoid: any of a variety of infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever
plague
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
plague: a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
bubonic_plague
the most common form of the plague in humans; characterized by chills, prostration, delirium and the formation of buboes in the armpits and groin; does not spread from person to person
bubonic_plague: the most common form of the plague in humans; characterized by chills, prostration, delirium and the formation of buboes in the armpits and groin; does not spread from person to person
ambulant_plague
a mild form of bubonic plague
ambulant_plague: a mild form of bubonic plague
Black_Death
the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe
Black_Death: the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe
pneumonic_plague
a rapidly progressive and frequently fatal form of the plague that can spread through the air from person to person; characterized by lung involvement with chill, bloody expectoration and high fever
pneumonic_plague: a rapidly progressive and frequently fatal form of the plague that can spread through the air from person to person; characterized by lung involvement with chill, bloody expectoration and high fever
septicemic_plague
an especially dangerous and generally fatal form of the plague in which infecting organisms invade the bloodstream; does not spread from person to person
septicemic_plague: an especially dangerous and generally fatal form of the plague in which infecting organisms invade the bloodstream; does not spread from person to person
poliomyelitis
an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
poliomyelitis: an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
Pott's_disease
TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in curvature of the spine
Pott's_disease: TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in curvature of the spine
ratbite_fever
either of two infectious diseases transmitted to humans by the bite of a rat or mouse; characterized by fever and headache and nausea and skin eruptions
ratbite_fever: either of two infectious diseases transmitted to humans by the bite of a rat or mouse; characterized by fever and headache and nausea and skin eruptions
rickettsial_disease
infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria
rickettsial_disease: infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria
typhus
rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
typhus: rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
murine_typhus
acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash
murine_typhus: acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash
spotted_fever
any of several severe febrile diseases characterized by skin rashes or spots on the skin
spotted_fever: any of several severe febrile diseases characterized by skin rashes or spots on the skin
Rocky_Mountain_spotted_fever
caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks
Rocky_Mountain_spotted_fever: caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks
Q_fever
an acute disease resembling influenza
Q_fever: an acute disease resembling influenza
rickettsialpox
mild infectious rickettsial disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Rickettsia transmitted to humans by the bite a mite that lives on rodents; characterized by chills and fever and headache and skin lesions that resemble chickenpox
rickettsialpox: mild infectious rickettsial disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Rickettsia transmitted to humans by the bite a mite that lives on rodents; characterized by chills and fever and headache and skin lesions that resemble chickenpox
trench_fever
marked by pain in muscles and joints and transmitted by lice
trench_fever: marked by pain in muscles and joints and transmitted by lice
tsutsugamushi_disease
transmitted by larval mites and widespread in Asia
tsutsugamushi_disease: transmitted by larval mites and widespread in Asia
relapsing_fever
marked by recurring high fever and transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks; characterized by episodes of high fever and chills and headache and muscle pain and nausea that recur every week or ten days for several months
relapsing_fever: marked by recurring high fever and transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks; characterized by episodes of high fever and chills and headache and muscle pain and nausea that recur every week or ten days for several months
rheumatic_fever
a severe disease chiefly of children and characterized by painful inflammation of the joints and frequently damage to the heart valves
rheumatic_fever: a severe disease chiefly of children and characterized by painful inflammation of the joints and frequently damage to the heart valves
rheumatic_heart_disease
heart disease caused by recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever; characterized by changes in the myocardium or scarring of the heart valves that reduce the power of the heart to pump blood
rheumatic_heart_disease: heart disease caused by recurrent episodes of rheumatic fever; characterized by changes in the myocardium or scarring of the heart valves that reduce the power of the heart to pump blood
sweating_sickness
epidemic in the 15th and 16th centuries and characterized by profuse sweating and high mortality
sweating_sickness: epidemic in the 15th and 16th centuries and characterized by profuse sweating and high mortality
tuberculosis
infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
tuberculosis: infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
miliary_tuberculosis
acute tuberculosis characterized by the appearance of tiny tubercles on one or more organs of the body (presumably resulting from tubercle bacilli being spread in the bloodstream)
miliary_tuberculosis: acute tuberculosis characterized by the appearance of tiny tubercles on one or more organs of the body (presumably resulting from tubercle bacilli being spread in the bloodstream)
pulmonary_tuberculosis
involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
pulmonary_tuberculosis: involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body