#infection invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms causing inflammation
supertype: ill_health__illhealth__unhealthiness__unhealthines__healthproblem a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain
subtype: enterobiasis an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by the pinworm Enterobius vermicularis; occurs especially in children
subtype: felon__whitlow a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail
subtype: focal_infection__focalinfection bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere
subtype: fungal_infection__mycosis__mycosi an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
subtype: blastomycosis__blastomycosi any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
subtype: chromoblastomycosis__chromoblastomycosi a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin
subtype: tinea__ringworm__roundworm infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
subtype: dhobi_itch__dhobiitch fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body
subtype: kerion ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that is usually results in a pustule-covered swelling that oozes fluid
subtype: tinea_pedis__tineapedi__athlete's_foot__athlete'sfoot fungal infection of the feet
subtype: tinea_barbae__tineabarbae__barber's_itch fungal infection of the face and neck
subtype: tinea_capitis__tineacapiti fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches
subtype: tinea_corporis fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin
subtype: tinea_cruris__jock_itch__eczema_marginatum fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
subtype: tinea_unguium__tineaunguium fungal infection of the nails (especially toenails)
subtype: coccidioidomycosis__coccidiomycosis__valley_fever__desert_rheumatism an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
subtype: cryptococcosis a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
subtype: candidiasis__candidiasi__moniliasis__monilia_disease__moniliadisease an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
subtype: thrush.candidiasis candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
subtype: dermatomycosis__dermatophytosis__dermatophytosi fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing)
subtype: favus__favu a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East
subtype: keratomycosis__keratomycosi fungal infection of the cornea
subtype: phycomycosis any fungal infection caused by fungi of the Phycomycetes group
subtype: sporotrichosis a chronic fungal infection of the skin and lymph nodes
subtype: rhinosporidiosis fungal infection of the nose; often acquired while swimming
subtype: opportunistic_infection__opportunisticinfection any infection caused by a microorganism that does not normally cause disease in humans; occurs in persons with abnormally functioning immune systems (as AIDS patients or transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs)
subtype: aspergillosis.opportunistic_infection__aspergillosi an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs
subtype: paronychia infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe
subtype: protozoal_infection__protozoalinfection any infection caused by a protozoan
subtype: malaria an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever
subtype: blackwater_fever severe and often fatal malaria characterized by kidney damage resulting in dark urine
subtype: jungle_fever severe form of malaria occurring in tropical regions
subtype: amebiasis__amebiasi__amoebiasis__amebiosis__amebiosi__amoebiosis infection by a disease-causing ameba
subtype: amebic_dysentery__amoebic_dysentery__amoebicdysentery inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea
subtype: giardiasis infection of the intestines with protozoa found in contaminated food and water; characterized by diarrhea and nausea and flatulence and abdominal discomfort
subtype: leishmaniasis__leishmaniasi__leishmaniosis__leishmaniosi sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania
subtype: visceral_leishmaniasis__kala-azar__Assam_fever__dumdum_fever leishmaniasis of the viscera
subtype: cutaneous_leishmaniasis__Old_World_leishmaniasis__oriental_sore__tropical_sore__Delhi_boil__Aleppo_boil leishmaniasis of the skin; characterized by ulcerative skin lesions
subtype: mucocutaneous_leishmaniasis__mucocutaneousleishmaniasi__New_World_leishmaniasis__newworldleishmaniasi__American_leishmaniasis__leishmaniasis_americana__leishmaniasisamericana__nasopharyngeal_leishmaniasis a form of leishmaniasis endemic in Mexico and Central American and South America; sores are limited to the skin and mucosa
subtype: trichomoniasis infection of the vagina
subtype: respiratory_tract_infection__respiratorytractinfection__respiratory_infection__respiratoryinfection any infection of the respiratory tract
subtype: lower_respiratory_infection__lowerrespiratoryinfection infection of the lower respiratory tract
subtype: upper_respiratory_infection__upperrespiratoryinfection infection of the upper respiratory tract
subtype: scabies__itch a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch"
subtype: schistosomiasis__schistosomiasi__bilharzia__bilharziasis an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected
subtype: sepsis the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
subtype: blood_poisoning__bloodpoisoning__septicemia__septicaemia invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
subtype: puerperal_fever__puerperalfever__childbed_fever serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon
subtype: pyemia__pyaemia septicemia caused by pus-forming bacteria released from an abscess
subtype: toxemia__toxaemia blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood
subtype: fowl_cholera an acute diarrheal disease (especially of chickens) caused by the microorganism that causes hemorrhagic septicemia
subtype: shipping_fever__shipping_pneumonia a deadly form of septicemia in cattle and sheep; involves high fever and pneumonia; contracted under conditions of exposure or exhaustion (as often happens when the animals are shipped to market)
subtype: sapremia__sapraemia blood poisoning caused by putrefactive bacteria; results from eating putrified matter
subtype: sore an open skin infection
subtype: blain an inflammatory swelling or sore
subtype: chilblain__chilblains__pernio inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
subtype: kibe ulcerated chilblain on the heel
subtype: chancre a small hard painless nodule at the site of entry of a pathogen (as syphilis)
subtype: fester__suppurating_sore__suppuratingsore a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
subtype: gall.sore a skin sore caused by chafing
subtype: saddle_sore sore on a horseback rider chafed by a saddle
subtype: staphylococcal_infection an infection with Staphylococcus bacteria; usually marked by abscess formation
subtype: furuncle__boil a painful sore with a hard pus-filled core
subtype: gumboil a boil or abscess on the gums
subtype: carbuncle an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus
subtype: streptococcal_sore_throat__strep_throat__strepthroat__streptococcustonsiliti__septic_sore_throat__throat_infection an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
subtype: sty__stye__hordeolum__eye_infection__eyeinfection an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
subtype: superinfection infection that occurs while you are being treated for another infection
subtype: suprainfection secondary infection caused by an opportunistic infection
subtype: tapeworm_infection intestinal infection by a species of parasitic tapeworm; usually the result of eating inadequately cooked meat or fish
subtype: lockjaw__tetanus__tetanu an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
subtype: toxoplasmosis__toxoplasmosi infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus
subtype: viral_infection__viralinfection__virus_infection__virusinfection infection by a virus that is pathogenic to humans
subtype: hemorrhagic_fever__hemorrhagicfever__haemorrhagic_fever a viral infection (usually restricted to a specific geographic area); fever and gastrointestinal symptoms are followed by capillary hemorrhage
subtype: herpangia a viral infection (usually in children) marked by sore throat and fever and papules in the mouth and throat and headache and abdominal pain; usually subsides in a short time
subtype: Rift_Valley_fever a viral infection common in Africa; transmitted by mosquitoes or by handling infected animals
subtype: viral_pneumonia__viralpneumonia pneumonia caused by a virus
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