Archives: Glossary Terms

Parasite

Organism living on/in a host, causing diseases like malaria.

Parvovirus B19

Viral infection causing fifth disease, anemia in immunocompromised.

Pathogen

Microorganism causing disease, e.g., virus or bacterium.

Pericarditis

Heart sac infection often viral, causing chest pain.

Peritonitis

Bacterial infection of abdominal lining, often from perforation.

Pertussis

Bacterial respiratory infection with severe coughing (whooping cough).