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HOSA: Med Term Lymphatic/Immune Part 3

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This deck covers key terms and concepts related to the lymphatic and immune systems, including allergies, autoimmune disorders, and various infectious diseases.

aka: allergy

hypersensitivity
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
aka: allergy
hypersensitivity
define ALLERGY
overreaction to particular allergen
define LOCALIZED ALLERGIC RESPONSE localized allergic response
redness, itching, & burning after allergen contact
aka: localized allergic response
cellular response
define SYSTEMIC REACTION
anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock
define ANAPHYLAXIS
severe & potentially fatal allergic reaction w/hives, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, shock

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TermDefinition
aka: allergy
hypersensitivity
define ALLERGY
overreaction to particular allergen
define LOCALIZED ALLERGIC RESPONSE localized allergic response
redness, itching, & burning after allergen contact
aka: localized allergic response
cellular response
define SYSTEMIC REACTION
anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock
define ANAPHYLAXIS
severe & potentially fatal allergic reaction w/hives, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, shock
describe AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS
immune system makes antibodies against own; genetic & predominant in childbearing age women
define IMMUNODEFICIENCY DISORDER
missing/deficient in +1 part of immune response
describe SEVERE COMBINED IMMUNODEFICIENCY (SCID)
rare & inherited; high susceptibility to infection & failure to thrive
describe HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)
blood-borne infection of virus that damages/kills T cells leading to progressive failure making patient very susceptible for life-threatening infections
define ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS)
most advanced & fatal stage of HIV
define OPPORTUNISITIC INFECTION
pathogen able to cause infection when host weak but otherwise not able to when patient healthy
describe KAPOSI'S SARCOMA
opportunistic infection associated w/HIV; cancer causing patches of red/purple abnormal tissue under skin, lining of mouth/nose/throat, in organs
describe ANTHRAX
contagious disease transmit thru livestock infected w/bacillus anthracis
describe SHIGELLOSIS
infection caused by shigella leading to diarrhea & fever; prevent w/good hygiene
describe LYME DISEASE
transmit via tick bite that bit infected deer w/spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi; s/s: fever, headache, fatigue, skin rash
define TINEA PEDIS
fungal infection between toes
aka: tinea pedis
athlete's foot
aka: Candidiasis
yeast infection
describe GIARDIASIS
diarrheal disease from Giardia transmitted thru feces contaminated H2O
describe MALARIA
parasite in mosquitoes to humans; s/s: fever, shaking, chills, headache, muscle aches, & fatigue
describe TOXOPLASMOSIS
condition from parasites from pets to ppl via contaminated feces; pregnant ppl avoid
describe EBOLA
rare & generally fatal; transmit w/any bodily fluid w/virus & only when symptoms present; s/s: high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, internal bleeding, & organ failure
describe MEASLES
acute, highly contagious infection transmitted via respiratory droplets w/rubeola virus; s/s: red, itchy rash over body/high fever/runny nose/coughing/hearing loss/bronchitis
define MUMPS
acute viral infection w/swelling of parotid glands & gonads
describe RUBELLA
viral infection gen not severe/long very serious for women in early pregnancy; s/s: low fever, swollen glands, inflamed eyes, fine pink rash
describe RABIES
acute viral infection thru bite/saliva of infected
describe WEST NILE VIRUS
spread via infected mosquito bite; mild (flu like) or severe (spread to brain & spine)
describe ZIKA VIRUS
spread via infected mosquito bite, mom to baby, sex; s/s: fever, rash, birth defects
describe CYTOMEGALOVIRUS
found in most bodily fluids; silent infection until weakened immune or mom to baby; can cause serious congenital disabilities to baby