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| MMR is a vaccine that protects against three viral infections (measles, mumps, and rubella). |
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| Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus which causes chickenpox. |
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| Metastasis refer to the spread of cancer cells from the original (primary) site to other parts of the body. |
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| SIDS is the unexplained death of a healthy infant,typically during sleep. (crib death) |
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| A URI is an infection that affects the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, and sinuses. |
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| Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system and is characerized by the presence of abnormal cells called Reed-Sternberg cells |
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| An antibody is a protein produced by the immune system in response to foreign substances (antigens) like bacteria, viruses, or toxins. |
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| Metastatics refer to cancer that has spread from the primary site to other parts of the body,typically through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. |
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| Cancer is a group with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. |
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| DCIS is a non-invasive type of breast cancer where abnormal cell are found in the lining of a breast duct but have not spread beyond the duct. |
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| A condition characterized by low oxygen levels in body tissue, which can result from respiratory failure, high altitudes, or anemia. Symptoms include shortness of breath, confusion and cyanosis. |
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| IgG is the most common type of antibody in the blood and body fluids,providing long term protection against bacteria and viruses |
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| Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, is a group of cancers that originate in the lymphatic system. |
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| IgD is a type of antibody that is present in small amounts in the blood and is involved in the activation of imminune responses, particularly in the development of B cells. |
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| Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus, causing symptoms like cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. |
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| OSA is a condition in which the muscles in the throat relax excessivly during sleep causing repeated blockages of the airway and interruptions in the breathing. |
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| A BVM is a handheld device used to provide positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or are breathing or are breathing inadequately. |
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| Varicella zoster virus responsible for causing chickenpox and shingles |
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| IgM is the first antibody produced in response to an infection. |
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| An antigen is any substance that triggers an immune response in the body, |
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| FESS is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to restore normal drainage and function to the sinuses by removing blockages, typically used to treat chronic sinusitis. |
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| is a laboratory test used to detect antibodies in the blood,commonly used to diagnose infections, such as HIV,or monitor immune responses. |
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| Carcinoma in situ is a term used to describe cancer cells that are in the place where they first formed and have not spread to surrounding tissue. |
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| COPD is a chronic lung disease that causes |
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