Unit 6 Word Scramble
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Impetigo or boils are common causes of pus-producing lesions of the skin called ________? | Pus-producing lesions of the skin, or pyoderma, are commonly found with impetigo or boils. |
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome is caused by what two types of sexually transmitted infections in females? What is its main symptom? | Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome is caused by gonoccocal (N. gonorrhoeae) and chylamydial (Chlamydia trachomatis) infections in females. Its main symptom is inflammation of the capsule of the liver, also known as perihepatitis. |
What is the difference between a pilonidal cyst and a decubitis ulcer? | A pilonidal cyst is a hair-containing cyst in the skin or subcutaneous tissue, found in the sacrococcygeal area. A decubitis ulcer, or bed/pressure sore, is a crater-like defect in skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by prolonged pressure on the area. |
What is epididymitis and with what infection is it found in men? | Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis, characterized by fever and pain on one side of the scrotum. It is found in gonococcal infections in men, as a complication of prostatitis and cystitis. |
Accumulation of pus in a body cavity (particularly the thorax or chest) is called what? | Empyema |
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