Dengue Fever Glossary of Terms
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Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAcute illness: A disease with an abrupt onset and, usually, a short course. Aerosol: A fine spray or mist. Medications in aerosol form can be administered via a nebul... See the entire definition of AerosolAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinAssay: An assay is an analysis done to determine:
Bacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Blood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBradycardia: A slow heart rate, usually defined as less than 60 beats per minute. Breakbone fever: An acute mosquito-borne viral illness of sudden onset that usually fo... See the entire definition of Breakbone feverCBC: A commonly used abbreviation in medicine that stands for complete blood count, a set... See the entire definition of CBCCDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking a... See the entire definition of CDCCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: The US agency charged with tracking and invest... See the entire definition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chikungunya: An urban disease resembling dengue fever, seen mainly in Africa, the Indian s... See the entire definition of ChikungunyaChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsCoagulation: In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to f... See the entire definition of CoagulationDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDengue: Also known as Dengue fever, an acute mosquito-borne viral illness of sudden onset ... See the entire definition of DengueDengue fever: An acute mosquito-borne viral illness of sudden onset with headache, fever, ... See the entire definition of Dengue feverDengue shock syndrome: A syndrome due to the dengue virus that tends to affect children un... See the entire definition of Dengue shock syndromeDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEncephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, which may be caused by a bacterium, a virus, or a... See the entire definition of EncephalitisEndemic: Present in a community at all times but in relatively low frequency. Something t... See the entire definition of EndemicEpidemic: The occurrence of more cases of a disease than would be expected in a community... See the entire definition of EpidemicEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFebrile: Feverish. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of Fever
Flaviviridae: A family of viruses transmitted by mosquitos and ticks that cause some impor... See the entire definition of FlaviviridaeGait: A manner of walking. Observation of gait can provide early diagnostic clues for a nu... See the entire definition of GaitGastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalGastrointestinal tract: The stomach and intestines. Abbreviated GI tract. Genetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Headache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. Hemorrhagic: Pertaining to bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. Hypotension: Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individual in a ... See the entire definition of HypotensionIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immunoglobulin: A protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes and characteristic of t... See the entire definition of ImmunoglobulinIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInsecticide: A chemical used specifically to kill or control the growth of insects. Certa... See the entire definition of Insecticide
Joint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointLeptospirosis: An infectious disease caused by a particular type of bacteria called a spir... See the entire definition of LeptospirosisLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLow blood pressure: Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individua... See the entire definition of Low blood pressureLow platelets: see thrombocytopenia. Lymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphMalaria: An infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites from the Plasmodium family th... See the entire definition of MalariaMetabolic: Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur wit... See the entire definition of MetabolicMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNeurological: Having to do with the nerves or the nervous system as, for example, a neurol... See the entire definition of NeurologicalPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPlaque: 1. An semi-hardened accumulation of substances from fluids that bathe an a... See the entire definition of PlaquePlatelet: An irregular, disc-shaped element in the blood that assists in blood clotting.... See the entire definition of PlateletPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of Rash
Relapse: The return of signs and symptoms of a disease after a remission. RNA: Ribonucleic acid. Scarlet fever: A skin condition that is due to a streptococcal sore throat or any other st... See the entire definition of Scarlet feverSeizure: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical conv... See the entire definition of SeizureSerotype: The kind of microorganism as characterized by serologic typing (testing for rec... See the entire definition of SerotypeSerum: The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Serum differs from plas... See the entire definition of SerumShock: In medicine, a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow... See the entire definition of ShockSpinal tap: Also known as a lumbar puncture or "LP", a spinal tap is a procedure whereby ... See the entire definition of Spinal TapSpotted fever: Also known as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. An acute febrile (feverish) dis... See the entire definition of Spotted feverSupportive care: Treatment given to prevent, control, or relieve complications and side ef... See the entire definition of Supportive careSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Ticks: Small wingless bloodsucking insects that, along with the mite, belongs to the order... See the entire definition of TicksTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Typhoid: See: Typhoid fever.
Typhoid fever: An acute illness characterized by fever caused by infection with the bacter... See the entire definition of Typhoid feverUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVaccines: Microbial preparations of killed or modified microorganisms that can stimulate a... See the entire definition of VaccinesViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of VirusViruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. I... See the entire definition of VirusesWorld Health Organization: The subagency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with... See the entire definition of World Health OrganizationYellow fever: An acute systemic (bodywide) illness caused by a virus called a Flavivirus. ... See the entire definition of Yellow fever
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