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What medical value does C-reactive protein have?
It is a sensitive marker of acute and chronic inflammation and infection, and in such cases is increased several hundred-fold.
What is Klebsiella pneumoniae?
Klebsiella pneumonia is a type of bacterial pneumonia caused by infection with the Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium, a gram-negative bacteria which is typically carried in fecal material and ingested through accidental aspiration or exposure to contaminated medical instruments. This bacterial infection is usually opportunistic, meaning that it appears in patients who are already battling an existing medical problem or infection, and it can be very dangerous for some patients.
What is the medical term meaning an infection in the trachea?
Chronic Bronchitis.Bronch- means bronchial tube. -itis means inflammation. The bronchial tubes are the passage ways that lead to the lungs at the and of the Trachea. They make an upside down "Y" shape.
Is leukimia a chronic medical disease?
There are two types, acute and chronic.
What is the medical term meaning dilation of a bronchiole?
Bronchiectasis is the medical term for dilation of the bronchi. It is a chronic necrotizing infection of bronchi & bronchioles causing abnormal permanent dilation of these airways.Rationale: Dilation (-ectasis) of the bronchi (bronchi/o = bronchus).treakia i thinkbronchiectasis
Is chronic a drug?
No. Chronic is a word for a medical condition that's become permanent.
What is the medical term meaning chronic enlargement of the lower bronchial tree?
Bronchiectasis is the medical term meaning chronic enlargement of the bronchioles.
What will bacterium entering the body through a cut do?
If bacteria enter the body through a cut, they can cause an infection. The body's immune system will respond by sending white blood cells to the area to fight the infection. It is important to clean the wound properly and seek medical attention if necessary to prevent complications.
What is the antonym of chronic?
The antonym for "chronic" (constant) is temporary
What is the medical term for the disease?
leprosy which is caused by the bacterium mycobacterium leproe
What is a staph bacterium?
A Staph infection is a symptom normally associated with surgery. It is a medical complication that comes from several different problems. Staph is not a virus; it is the common name for the bacterium officially known as Staphylococcus aureus. It is a very common bacterium that lives on skin normally and only becomes a problem if it enters the skin. It (as well as strep) is very common in wound infections; Staph is also found in boils, some food poisoning, some types of pneumonia, toxic shock syndrome, mastitis, endocarditis, infection of the hair follicles (folliculitis) to name a few. Hope this helps! Dr. B.
What does causative organism mean?
A causative organism is a specific microorganism (such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus) that is responsible for causing a particular disease or medical condition in a host organism. Identifying the causative organism is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
