Types of Infection
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 localized response | affects only one area on the skin i.e. red, warm |
| whole body response | infection that affects the entire body i.e. pneumonia |
| silent response | infection that causes no symptoms, found only with lab tests i.e. HIV |
| pus | Thick yellowish-white fluid that is formed in infected wounds. It is composed of dead and dying white blood cells (principally neutrophils), tissue debris, and dead microorganisms. |
| lethargy | weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy |
| irritation | the act of troubling or annoying someone |
| agitation | a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance |
| blisters | small areas of skin that puff into bubbles |
| systemic | relating to the whole body rather than only a part |
| febrile | fever |
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