| GLOSSARY OF INFECTIONS CAUSED BY BACTERIA, VIRUSES, HELMINTHS, PROTOZOA, FUNGUS In Sludge biosolids and Reclaimed sewage effluent water A-D E-I J -O P-Z Kaposi sarcoma -- A relatively rare type of skin malignancy that tends to afflict elderly people and those with an abnormal immune system Leprosy -- Hansen disease: Leprosy, a chronic granulomatous infection caused by a bacterium which affects various parts of the body, including in particular the skin and nerves. lung edema -- Fetal pleural effusion: In the fetus, excess fluid between the two membranes (the pleurae) that envelop the lungs. The pleural effusion may be unilateral (in one lung) or bilateral (in both lungs) and it may be an isolated finding in an otherwise normal fetus or be associated with generalized edema (hydrops). lymphadenitis -- Lymphadenitis is the inflammation of a lymph node. It is often a complication of a bacterial infection of a wound, although it can also be caused by viruses or other disease agents lymphocytic meningitis -- Benign infection of brain coverings that protect the brain ?? lymphoma -- Lymphoma is a general term for a group of cancers that originate in the lymphatic system. The lymphomas are divided into two major categories: Hodgkin lymphoma and all other lymphomas, called non-Hodgkin lymphomas. The prefix "lymph-" indicates their origin in the malignant change of a lymphocyte and the suffix "-oma" is derived from the Greek suffix denoting "tumor." About 53 percent of the blood cancers that occur each year are lymphomas. lymph nodes -- Lymph nodes are glands that play an important part in your body's defense against infection. They produce lymph, which travels throughout your body in the lymph system, and filters impurities from the body. malignancy -- The term malignancy refers to cancerous cells that usually have the ability to spread, invade, and destroy tissue. Malignant cells tend to have fast, uncontrolled growth. Malignant cells that are resistant to treatment may return after being removed or destroyed. measles -- Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. Meninges -- Three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord meningococcus, Neisseria meningitidis, invades the blood stream - tissue in areas may die (become necrotic or gangrenous) meningitis -- Inflammation of the meninges -- infection from bacterial, viral, protozoan, or other causes mesenteric lymphadenitis -- Mesenteric lymphadenitis refers to inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes. This process may be acute or chronic, depending on the causative agent. It causes a clinical presentation that is often difficult to differentiate from acute appendicitis. Methicillin-resistant (MSRA) -- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus miscarriage -- The premature expulsion of a nonviable fetus from the uterus. Also called spontaneous abortion. mononucleosis -- The presence of an abnormally large number of white blood cells with single nuclei in the bloodstream Mortality -- Death, especially of large numbers; heavy loss of life: mucous membranes -- the membranes lining passages and cavities which communicate with the exterior, as well as ducts and receptacles of secretion, and habitually secreting mucus mumps -- An acute, inflammatory, contagious disease caused by a paramyxovirus and characterized by swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotids, and sometimes of the pancreas, ovaries, or testes. musculoskeletal -- Relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton. myocarditis -- inflammation of the middle muscular layer of the heart wall nasopharyngeal carcinoma -- An invasive malignant tumor, in the mouth and nasal cavities to the larynx, derived from epithelial tissue that tends to metastasize to other areas of the body. Necrosis: The death of living cells or tissues. Necrosis is not reversible. Necrotic -- Synonymous with dead. Necrotic tissue is dead tissue. necrotizing abdominal cavity necrotizing Aspergillosis -- necrotizing cellulitis -- invasion of blood vessels by hyphae, followed by thrombosis and subsequent necrosis extending to all soft tissue compartments. necrotizing cholecystitis necrotizing enterocolitis necrotizing fasciitis necrotizing intestinal tissue necrotizing lymphadenitis necrotizing meningo-encephalitis necrotizing orchitis Necrotizing pneumonia Necrotizing ring ulcer Necrotizing skin & soft tissue necrotizing urinary tract neonates -- A newborn infant, especially one less than four weeks old. neonatal meningitis -- Neonatal meningitis is inflammation of the meninges due to bacterial invasion in the 1st 90 days of life. Signs are those of sepsis, CNS irritation— lethargy, seizures, vomiting, irritability, nuchal rigidity, a bulging or full fontanelle—and cranial nerve abnormalities. neonatal sepsis -- Neonatal sepsis is invasive bacterial infection occurring in the 1st 90 days of life. Signs are multiple and include diminished spontaneous activity, less vigorous sucking, apnea, bradycardia, temperature instability, respiratory distress, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distention, jitteriness, seizures, jaundice -- Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin, the mucous membranes, or the eyes. The yellow pigment is from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. nephritis -- Nephritis is inflammation of one or both of the kidneys - the organs that filter the blood and get rid of excess fluid and unwanted chemicals. The inflammation can be caused by many different conditions. neurological -- A neurologic deficit is a decrease in the function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, or nerves by Infection or other causes. osteomyelitis -- is an infection of the bone. It can be caused by a variety of microbial agents and situations including: Bacteria in the bloodstream, which is deposited in a focal (localized) area of the bone. otitis media -- A-D E-I J -O P-Z |
| GLOSSARY OF INFECTIONS CAUSED BY BACTERIA, VIRUSES, HELMINTHS, PROTOZOA, FUNGUS In Sludge biosolids and Reclaimed sewage effluent water A-D E-I J -O P-Z Kaposi sarcoma -- A relatively rare type of skin malignancy that tends to afflict elderly people and those with an abnormal immune system Leprosy -- Hansen disease: Leprosy, a chronic granulomatous infection caused by a bacterium which affects various parts of the body, including in particular the skin and nerves. lung edema -- Fetal pleural effusion: In the fetus, excess fluid between the two membranes (the pleurae) that envelop the lungs. The pleural effusion may be unilateral (in one lung) or bilateral (in both lungs) and it may be an isolated finding in an otherwise normal fetus or be associated with generalized edema( hydrops). lymphadenitis -- Lymphadenitis is the inflammation of a lymph node. It is often a complication of a bacterial infection of a wound, although it can also be caused by viruses or other disease agents lymphocytic meningitis -- Benign infection of brain coverings that protect the brain ?? lymphoma -- Lymphoma is a general term for a group of cancers that originate in the lymphatic system. The lymphomas are divided into two major categories: Hodgkin lymphoma and all other lymphomas, called non-Hodgkin lymphomas. The prefix "lymph-" indicates their origin in the malignant change of a lymphocyte and the suffix "-oma" is derived from the Greek suffix denoting "tumor." About 53 percent of the blood cancers that occur each year are lymphomas. lymph nodes -- Lymph nodes are glands that play an important part in your body's defense against infection. They produce lymph, which travels throughout your body in the lymph system, and filters impurities from the body. malignancy -- The term malignancy refers to cancerous cells that usually have the ability to spread, invade, and destroy tissue. Malignant cells tend to have fast, uncontrolled growth. Malignant cells that are resistant to treatment may return after being removed or destroyed. measles -- Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. Meninges -- Three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord meningococcus, Neisseria meningitidis, invades the blood stream - tissue in areas may die (become necrotic or gangrenous) meningitis -- Inflammation of the meninges -- infection from bacterial, viral, protozoan, or other causes mesenteric lymphadenitis -- Mesenteric lymphadenitis refers to inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes. This process may be acute or chronic, depending on the causative agent. It causes a clinical presentation that is often difficult to differentiate from acute appendicitis. Methicillin-resistant (MSRA) -- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus miscarriage -- The premature expulsion of a nonviable fetus from the uterus. Also called spontaneous abortion. mononucleosis -- The presence of an abnormally large number of white blood cells with single nuclei in the bloodstream Mortality -- Death, especially of large numbers; heavy loss of life: mucous membranes -- the membranes lining passages and cavities which communicate with the exterior, as well as ducts and receptacles of secretion, and habitually secreting mucus mumps -- An acute, inflammatory, contagious disease caused by a paramyxovirus and characterized by swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotids, and sometimes of the pancreas, ovaries, or testes. musculoskeletal -- Relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton. myocarditis -- inflammation of the middle muscular layer of the heart wall nasopharyngeal carcinoma -- An invasive malignant tumor, in the mouth and nasal cavities to the larynx, derived from epithelial tissue that tends to metastasize to other areas of the body. Necrosis: The death of living cells or tissues. Necrosis is not reversible. Necrotic -- Synonymous with dead. Necrotic tissue is dead tissue. Necrotizing --- soft-tissue infection is a severe type of tissue infection that can involve the skin, subcutaneous fat, the muscle sheath (fascia), and the muscle. It can cause gangrene, tissue death, systemic disease, and death. Necrotizing -- subcutaneous infection or fasciitis can be caused by a variety of bacteria including oxygen-using bacteria (aerobic) or oxygen-avoiding bacteria (anaerobic). A very severe and usually fatal fasciitis is caused by a deadly species of streptococcus called "flesh-eating bacteria" by the press. Infection develops when bacteria enter the body, usually through a minor skin injury or abrasion. The bacteria begin to grow and release toxins that:
necrotizing abdominal cavity necrotizing Aspergillosis -- necrotizing cellulitis -- invasion of blood vessels by hyphae, followed by thrombosis and subsequent necrosis extending to all soft tissue compartments. . necrotizing cholecystitis necrotizing enterocolitis necrotizing fasciitis -- Fasciitis - necrotizing; Flesh-eating bacteria; Soft tissue gangrene; Gangrene - soft-tissue necrotizing intestinal tissue necrotizing lymphadenitis necrotizing meningo-encephalitis necrotizing orchitis Necrotizing pneumonia Necrotizing ring ulcer Necrotizing skin & soft tissue necrotizing urinary tract neonates -- A newborn infant, especially one less than four weeks old. neonatal meningitis -- Neonatal meningitis is inflammation of the meninges due to bacterial invasion in the 1st 90 days of life. Signs are those of sepsis, CNS irritation— lethargy, seizures, vomiting, irritability, nuchal rigidity, a bulging or full fontanelle—and cranial nerve abnormalities. neonatal sepsis -- Neonatal sepsis is invasive bacterial infection occurring in the 1st 90 days of life. Signs are multiple and include diminished spontaneous activity, less vigorous sucking, apnea, bradycardia, temperature instability, respiratory distress, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distention, jitteriness, seizures, jaundice -- Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin, the mucous membranes, or the eyes. The yellow pigment is from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. nephritis -- Nephritis is inflammation of one or both of the kidneys - the organs that filter the blood and get rid of excess fluid and unwanted chemicals. The inflammation can be caused by many different conditions. neurological -- A neurologic deficit is a decrease in the function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, or nerves by Infection or other causes. osteomyelitis -- is an infection of the bone. It can be caused by a variety of microbial agents and situations including: Bacteria in the bloodstream, which is deposited in a focal (localized) area of the bone. otitis media -- Otitis media is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear. This inflammation often begins when infections that cause sore throats, colds, or other respiratory or breathing problems spread to the middle ear. These can be viral or bacterial infections. Seventy-five percent of children experience at least one episode of otitis media by their third birthday. Almost half of these children will have three or more ear infections during their first 3 years. It is estimated that medical costs and lost wages because of otitis media amount to $5 billion* a year in the United States. Although otitis media is primarily a disease of infants and young children, it can also affect adults. A-D E-I J -O P-Z |