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Inflammation is a 'cell mediated response' which occurs when the body's first line of defence at the site of a wound has failed to deal with an invading organism. The walls of local blood vessels enlarge & become leaky (which is why it becomes red & swollen); the extra blood flooding into the area has several purposes: # It helps to remove infectious agents from the site # Plasma dilutes the pathogen, making them easier to deal with # The extra white blood cells arriving at the site help to fight the infection
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Is asthma an infectious disease caused by a bacteria that causes inflammation and calcification in the lungs?
Asthma is not infectious disease. It does not spread from one person to other person.
What is secondary Vasculitis?
Secondary vasculitis is a condition in which inflammation of blood vessels occurs as a result of an underlying condition, such as an autoimmune disease, infection, or medication. Treatment typically involves managing the underlying cause in addition to medications to suppress the immune response and reduce inflammation in the blood vessels.
What is another name for Bright's disease?
Glomerulonephritis is another name for Bright's disease. It is a type of kidney disease caused by inflammation of the glomeruli that causes red blood cells and proteins to leak into the urine.
What is the name of the liquid which can protect you if given before you have the disease?
it is vaccine . you get injected it before and it makes ou immune to the disease.
What does inflammation indicate?
There are too many conditions that inflammation could indicate to list them all. You could have a broken bone, an infection, an allergic reaction, or some other more serious disease.
What is rectal inflammation a sign of?
Rectal inflammation can be caused by infection or autoimmune disease. Anal inflammation can be caused by hemorrhoids, infection, and autoimmune disease.
What disease is described as lung inflammation?
pneumonia
Conjunctivitis is a disease of the?
Conjunctivitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the outermost layer of the eye.
Is an intestinal disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane?
Yes, an intestinal disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane is known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions result in chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. The inflammation can vary in severity and location within the gastrointestinal tract.
What is hepatiatis?
hepatitis is a disease characterised by inflammation of the liver
Sterility results from inflammation of the fallopian tube which can be caused by what?
Disease
What is an autoinflammation?
An autoinflammation is an instance of inflammation as a result of an autoimmune disease.
What you call disease of the iris in one word?
Iritis is inflammation of the iris. Iridopathy is a disease process of the iris.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the glomerulus?
"Bright's Disease"GlumerulonephritisGlomerulonephritis
What impact does inflammation have on heart disease?
Inflammation affects the atherosclerotic phase of heart disease and can cause plaques to rupture, which produces a clot and interfere with blood flow, causing a heart attack or stroke.
What is the Latin word for 'disease'?
The Latin suffix for inflammation is -itis
What is pleurisy disease in respiratory system with full detail?
inflammation of the pleura
