Archives: Glossary Terms

Throat infection causing soreness, often viral or strep-related.

Parasitic infection causing anal itching, common in children.

Bacterial infection from fleas causing bubonic or pneumonic forms.

Fungal lung infection in immunocompromised, e.g., HIV patients.

Lung infection causing cough, fever, breathing difficulty.

Viral disease causing paralysis, largely eradicated by vaccineSubstance stimulating immunity to prevent disease, e.g., measles vaccine..

Viral infection causing kidney/brain issues in immunocompromised.