Archives: Glossary Terms

Antiparasitic

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

Antiviral

Drug targeting viruses, e.g., oseltamivir for influenza.

Ascariasis

Parasitic infection from roundworms causing abdominal pain, malnutrition.

Aspergillosis

Fungal infection in lungs from Aspergillus, often in immunocompromised.

Avian Influenza

Bird flu virus causing severe respiratory illness in humans.

Babesiosis

Parasitic infection from ticks causing fever, anemia.

Bacterium

Single-celled organism, some causing diseases like strep throat.