Survey Terms 3.2 Flashcards

Amebiasis

Infection with pathogenic amebas; acute amebiasis is known as amebic dysentery.

Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin.

Dermatophyte

Fungi that infect superficial tissues; the skin, hair, and nails.

Dysentery

Diarrhea plus blood and mucus in the stool; related to inflammation
of the alimentary tract.

Pneumocystic pneumonia

A lung infection caused by a protozoan parasite that is a common
consequence of AIDS.

Pneumonia

Inflammation of the lungs.