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Poliomyelitis |
An acute infectious disease of humans, particularly children, caused by any of three serotypes of human poliovirus (POLIOVIRUS). Usually the infection is limited to the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx, and is often asymptomatic. The central nervous system, primarily the spinal cord, may be affected, leading to rapidly progressive paralysis, coarse FASCICULATION and hyporeflexia. Motor neurons are primarily affected. Encephalitis may also occur. The virus replicates in the nervous system, and may cause significant neuronal loss, most notably in the spinal cord. A rare related condition, nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis, may result from infections with nonpoliovirus enteroviruses. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp764-5) |
Infantile Paralysis,Polio,Poliomyelitis, Nonpoliovirus,Poliomyelitis, Preparalytic,Encephalitis, Polio,Epidemic Acute Poliomyelitis,Polio Encephalitis,Poliomyelitis Infection,Poliomyelitis, Acute,Acute Poliomyelitis,Acute Poliomyelitis, Epidemic,Infection, Poliomyelitis,Infections, Poliomyelitis,Nonpoliovirus Poliomyelitis,Paralysis, Infantile,Poliomyelitides, Preparalytic,Poliomyelitis Infections,Poliomyelitis, Epidemic Acute,Polios,Preparalytic Poliomyelitis |
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| D004165 |
Diphtheria |
A localized infection of mucous membranes or skin caused by toxigenic strains of CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE. It is characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. DIPHTHERIA TOXIN, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects. |
Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infection,Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infections,Infection, Corynebacterium diphtheriae |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D013742 |
Tetanus |
A disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI. Tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration. Generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia. Localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound. It may progress to the generalized form. |
Clostridium tetani Infection,Clostridium tetani Infections,Infection, Clostridium tetani,Infections, Clostridium tetani |
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| D014611 |
Vaccination |
Administration of vaccines to stimulate the host's immune response. This includes any preparation intended for active immunological prophylaxis. |
Immunization, Active,Active Immunization,Active Immunizations,Immunizations, Active,Vaccinations |
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| D014917 |
Whooping Cough |
A respiratory infection caused by BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath. |
Pertussis,Bordetella pertussis Infection, Respiratory,Cough, Whooping,Pertusses |
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| D015721 |
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine |
A vaccine consisting of DIPHTHERIA TOXOID; TETANUS TOXOID; and whole-cell PERTUSSIS VACCINE. The vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. |
DPT Vaccine,DTP Vaccine,DTwP Vaccine,Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus Vaccine,Di-Te-Per Vaccine,Di Te Per Vaccine,Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Vaccine,Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis Vaccine,Vaccine, DPT,Vaccine, DTP,Vaccine, DTwP,Vaccine, Di-Te-Per,Vaccine, Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus,Vaccine, Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis |
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