Archives: Glossary Terms

Viral liver infection via blood, often chronic, treatable.

Viral liver infection requiring HBV co-infection, causing severe liver damage.

Viral liver infection from contaminated water, often self-limiting.

Illegal opioid causing euphoria, high addictionChronic disorder with compulsive use despite harm; brain changes. More, and overdoseLife-threatening condition from excessive substance use. risk.

Viral STI causing genital/oral sores, lifelong infection.

Fungal infection from bat/bird droppings causing lung issues.

VirusTiny infectious agent needing a host to replicate, e.g., flu virus. weakening immune system, leading to AIDS if untreated.