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Virus caused by human herpesviruses 1 and 2, characterized by small blisters whose location depends on the type of virus. Type 2 results in blisters on the genital area, while type 1 results in blisters in nongenital areas.
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herpes simplex
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Awareness that unseen life-threatening injuries may exist when determining the mechanism of injury.
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index of suspicion
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Emergencies that require EMS attention because of illnesses or conditions not caused by an outside force.
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medical emergencies
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An inflammation of the meningeal coverings of the brain and spinal cord; it is usually caused by a virus or a bacterium.
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meningitis
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The general type of illness a patient is experiencing.
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nature of illness (NOI)
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Potentially life-threatening viral infection that usually starts with flulike symptoms.
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severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
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Emergencies that are the result of physical forces applied to a patient's body.
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trauma emergencies
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A chronic bacterial disease, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that usually affects the lungs but can also affect other organs such as the brain and kidneys.
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tuberculosis (TB)
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The strength or ability of a pathogen to produce disease.
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virulence
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