Glossary Terms

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Compassionate, evidence-based care for addiction, chronic pain, and infectious diseases in Morgan Hill, California.

Amoebiasis

Parasitic infection from water/food causing diarrhea, liver abscess.

Anterior Insula

Brain region involved in pain processing, reduced by PRT.

Anthrax

Bacterial infection from animals/spores causing skin, lung issues.

Antibiotic

Drug killing bacteria, e.g., penicillin for strep throat.

Antifungal

Drug treating fungal infections, e.g., fluconazole for yeast infections.

Antiparasitic

Drug targeting parasites, e.g., ivermectin for scabies.