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Introduction To Massage

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1. A group of over 100 pathogens that are associated with several types of human warts. Also associated with cervical cancer in females.






2. Reddish brown insect measuring 3-6 mm long that feed on human blood and turn purple after feeding. Have a painless bite






3. A bacterial infection caused by streptococci - leading to painful inflammation of the skin. Often seen in lower leg.






4. Only the organism benefits - host sick.






5. Dilated capillaries commonly seen around the nose and sun exposed areas.






6. Spread of disease beyond continental boundaries.






7. Erythematous rash occurs from bi-products of urine breakdown. Can lead to secondary (yeast) infection.






8. An inflammatory skin reaction to a variety of triggers. a.k.a. urticaria






9. Leave itchy trails or nodules where they burrow under the skin.






10. An agressive form of actinic keratosis lesions that appear on the lips.






11. Nits are small - rice-shaped flecks that cling strongly to hair shafts.






12. Decubitus ulcers






13. Total number of active cases at any given time.






14. Sores that scab with a yellow-brown crust are the most common sign - but other forms involve large blisters or ulcers.






15. Hives






16. Both host and microorganism benefit.






17. A bacterial infection of the skin (staph or streptococcal) usually seen in infants and young children.






18. Tiny parasites known as crabs - infest pubic and coarse body hair.






19. Study of factors - events and circumstances that influence the transmission of infectious diseases among humans.






20. Presence and multiplication of a living organism on or in a host.






21. Live primarily in clothing and only visit the host for blood meals.






22. Flat - smooth - bluish blood vessels commonly seen at the back of heads - lips and ears.






23. Any organism capable of supporting the nutritional and physical growth requirements of another organism.






24. Small - ruby red-purplish round vascular lesion - slightly raised. Commonly seen on trunk and chest






25. By far the most common form of skin cancer.






26. Formation of papules and pustules - and finally permanent thickening and distortion of facial skin - especially around the nose. Often but incorrectly associated with alcoholism.






27. A non-contagious - chronic skin disease involving the excessive production of new skin cells that pile up into isolated or connected lesions.






28. Yeast (fungal) infection that can occur in the GI tract - vagina - or mouth (thrush).






29. A viral infection resulting in painful blisters on a red base that develop around the mouth - genitals - or other areas.






30. 1. Penetration 2. Direct contact 3. Ingestion 4. Inhalation






31. Pruritic condition characterized by tiny vesicles on neck - trunk - back - folds of skin.






32. Bright red - raised and rounded. Enlarge with the growth of infant. Disappear around age 5-7.






33. Painful - hot - red - pustules on the skin caused by Staphylococcus aureus. They may occur singly or in groups called folliculitus - or clusters called carbuncles.






34. Common warts - look like hard cauliflower-shaped lumps






35. Lesions caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Typically named by location.






36. Number of new cases within a defined population.






37. Light blue/grey or grey/green macule caused by selective pigmentation. Commonly seen on the buttocks and sacral areas of Asians and blacks.






38. Host provides food and shelter but not adversely affected.






39. Burn to the top layer of skin. It is the least severe of all burns. Signs include redness or mild discoloration - pain - and mild swelling.






40. A chronic inflammatory disease caused by a bacterial infection and characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin caused by an overproduction of sebum. Common in adolescence.






41. Non-malignant - pre-malignant - malignant






42. Sudden increase in incidence - above endemic rates.






43. Psoriasis






44. Damage includes all layers of the epidermis and possibly some of the dermis too. Symptoms include redness - blisters - edema and pain. Often leave a permanent scar.






45. White patches on the tongue or inside the cheek






46. Soft - round - peduncular - brown papules often see on the neck and axilla. Common in elderly - pregnant and obese. a.k.a. acrochordons






47. Microbial toxins in the blood.






48. A delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)






49. 'Herald patch' initial solitary lesion and then weeks later get a fine cigarette paper scale with papules in christmas tree pattern on back. Mini-epidemics in young adults






50. Ability of a pathogen to cause disease.