Chapter 12 (vocab) Word Scramble
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Herpes Simplex | Virus caused by human herpesviruses 1&2. causes small blisters anywhere but genitals. Type 2 blisters on genital area. |
Index of Suspicion | Awareness that unseen life-threatening injuries or illness may exist. |
Medical Emergencies | Life threats that require EMS attention because illnesses or conditions not caused by an outside force. |
Meningitis | Inflammation of meningeal coverings of brain and spinal cord, usually caused by virus or bacterium. |
Nature of illness (NOI) | General type of illness a patient is experiencing. |
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) | Life-threatening viral infection, usually starts with flu like symptoms. |
Trauma Emergencies | Injuries that result from physical forces applied to body. |
Tuberculosis | Chronic bacterial disease, caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. usually affects lungs,brain,kidneys |
Virulence | Strength or ability of pathogen to produce disease. |
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