Impetigo Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Impetigo article.
Allergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAntibacterial: Anything that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability... See the entire definition of AntibacterialAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Blister: A collection of fluid underneath the top layer of skin (epidermis). There are man... See the entire definition of BlisterBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisErythromycin: Erythromycin is a common antibiotic for treating bacterial infection. Sold... See the entire definition of ErythromycinImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Impetigo: A skin infection caused by the staphylococcus or, less often, by the streptococc... See the entire definition of ImpetigoInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyKnee: The knee is a joint which has three parts. The thigh bone (the femur) meets the lar... See the entire definition of KneeMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicOintment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of OintmentPenicillin: The most famous of all antibiotics, named for the fungal mold Penicillium n... See the entire definition of PenicillinPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashStaphylococcus: A group of bacteria that cause a multitude of diseases. Under a microscope... See the entire definition of StaphylococcusStreptococcus: A group of bacteria that causes a multitude of diseases. Under a microscope... See the entire definition of StreptococcusTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of Urine
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