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Inflammation of the lungs characterized by fever, chills, muscle stiffness, chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A medical condition where the immune system cannot function properly and protect the body from disease. As a result, the body cannot defend itself against infections (like pneumonia). AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This virus is spread through direct contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected individual. High risk activities include unprotected sexual intercourse and intravenous drug use (sharing needles). There is no cure for AIDS, however, research efforts are on-going to develop a vaccine.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
(polio) An acute infectious viral disease characterized by fever, paralysis, and atrophy of skeletal muscles.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
The production of antibodies against a specific disease by the immune system. Active immunity can be acquired in two ways, either by contracting the disease or through vaccination. Active immunity is usually permanent, meaning an individual is protected from the disease for the duration of their lives.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A condition in which the body has an exaggerated response to a substance (e.g. food or drug). Also known as hypersensitivity.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
An early symptom indicating the onset of an attack or a disease.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
An immediate and severe allergic reaction to a substance (e.g. food or drugs). Symptoms of anaphylaxis include breathing difficulties, loss of consciousness and a drop in blood pressure. This condition can be fatal and requires immediate medical attention.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
The isolation of a person or animal who has a disease (or is suspected of having a disease) in order to prevent further spread of the disease.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
An acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax most commonly occurs in hoofed mammals and can also infect humans.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
