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What is a tumor-like mass of inflammatory tissue consisting of a central collection of macrophages, often including multinucleated giant cells, surrounded by lymphocytes. |
Granuloma |
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What is a disease characterized by the formation of granulomas. |
Granulomatous disease |
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What is an infection caused by herpes simplex virus infection that involves the distal phalanx of a finger. |
Herpetic witlow |
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What is the period between the infection of an individual by a pathogen and the manifestation of the disease it causes. |
Incubation period |
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What is a vague, indefinite feeling of discomfort, debilitation, or lack of health. |
Malaise |
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What is a disease caused by a microorganism that does not ordinarily cause disease but becomes pathogenic under certain circumstances. |
Opportunistic infection |
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What is an abnormal sensation such as burning, prickling, or tingling. |
Paresthesia |
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What is a microorganism that causes disease. |
Pathogenic microorganism |
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What is itching. |
Pruritus |
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What is an infection disease not detectable by the usual clinical signs. |
Subclinical infection |