Infectious Diseases of Humans Vocabulary

Flashcards covering the vocabulary terms from the lecture notes on infectious diseases.

Microbial intoxications

Diseases caused by toxins produced by microbes.

Infectious diseases

Diseases caused by pathogens following colonization of some body site by the pathogen.

Dermatitis

General skin inflammation due to allergy or irritants.

Folliculitis

Infected hair follicle.

Sty/Stye

Infection of an eyelash follicle or an associated sebaceous (oil) gland at the edge of the eyelid.

Furuncle

Deeper, pus-filled folliculitis (boil).

Carbuncle

Group of furuncles together.

Otitis media

Infection of the middle ear.

Otitis externa

Infection of the outer ear canal.

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva.

Keratitis

Inflammation of the cornea.

Keratoconjunctivitis

Inflammation of both the cornea and the conjunctiva at the same time.

Retinitis

Inflammation of the retina.

Pharyngitis

Inflammation of the pharynx (sore throat).

Pneumonia

Infection of the lungs.

Sinusitis

Inflammation of the sinuses.

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchi.

Bronchopneumonia

Infection of the bronchi and the alveoli.

Epiglottitis

Inflammation of the epiglottis.

Laryngitis

Inflammation of the larynx (voice box).

Dental caries

Tooth decay caused by bacterial destruction of the tooth enamel and dentin.

Periodontal diseases

Diseases that affect the structures around the teeth (gums, periodontal ligament, and bone)

Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gums (gingiva).

Periodontitis

Serious gum infection that damages soft tissue and destroys the bone supporting the teeth.

Trench mouth

Severe form of gingivitis with painful, bleeding gums, ulcerations, and foul breath (acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis - ANUG).

Colitis

Inflammation of the colon (large intestine).

Dysentery

Severe diarrhea with blood and mucus in the stool.

Enteritis

Inflammation of the small intestine.

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach lining.

Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of both the stomach and intestines (usually the small intestine).

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver.

Cystitis

Inflammation of the urinary bladder.

Nephritis

Inflammation of the kidneys.

Ureteritis

Inflammation of the ureters.

Urethritis

Inflammation of the urethra.

Prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland.

Pyelonephritis

Infection and inflammation of the kidney tissue and renal pelvis.

Bartholinitis

Inflammation of the Bartholin’s glands (small glands near the vaginal opening).

Cervicitis

Inflammation of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus).

Endometritis

Inflammation of the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus).

Vaginitis

Inflammation of the vagina.

Vulvovaginitis

Inflammation of both the vulva and the vagina.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Serious infection of the female reproductive organs (uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries).

Epididymitis

Inflammation of the epididymis (tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm).

Endocarditis

Inflammation of the endocardium (the inner lining of the heart, including heart valves).

Myocarditis

Inflammation of the myocardium (heart muscle).

Pericarditis

Inflammation of the pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart).

Lymphadenitis

Inflammation of the lymph nodes.

Lymphadenopathy

Disease or swelling of the lymph nodes (general term).

Lymphangitis

Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.

Encephalitis

Inflammation of the brain.

Encephalomyelitis

Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord together.

Meningitis

Inflammation of the meninges (the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord).

Meningoencephalitis

Inflammation of both the brain and the meninges.

Myelitis

Inflammation of the spinal cord.