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yellow fever

a tropical viral disease, characterized by fever, muscle pain, etc. which consequently leads to jaundice and potential death, transmitted by infected mosquitoes

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tetanus

a severe infectious disease marked by painful muscle contractions, particularly that of the jaw, as a result of bacteria invading the body through cuts or wounds

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swine flu

a potentially fatal disease passed between humans that is caused by an influenza strain similar to swine flu in pigs

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smallpox

an acute infectious disease characterized by fever and skin eruption, usually leaving permanent scars

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scrapie

an infectious and often fatal disease that mainly affects the nervous system of sheep

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SARS

a viral illness that primarily affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as fever, coughing, and breathing difficulties, and it can lead to severe illness and even death

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SARS-CoV-2

severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, a variation of coronavirus that was first reported back in 2019

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pneumonia

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

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plague

a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected

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pertussis

a contagious respiratory disease often characterized by violent coughs and breathing difficulties

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meningitis

a serious infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the thin protective tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord, causing intense headaches and high temperature

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measles

a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children

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croup

a common respiratory infection in children that causes swelling around the vocal cords

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Covid-19

an infectious disease caused by a type of virus called coronavirus that causes fever, tiredness, a cough, etc., and in some cases can kill, originated in China and later became a pandemic

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common cold

a viral infection causing symptoms like a runny nose, cough, and sore throat

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cholera

a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting

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chickenpox

a contagious disease that causes a mild fever and an itchy rash with blisters, primarily affects children

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long Covid

a medical condition wherein people continue to experience COVID-19 symptoms for weeks or months after they begin to recover

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leprosy

a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae that can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose

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rubella

a contagious viral illness, often occurring in children, that causes a red rash on the body as well as symptoms like fever, sore throat, and eye redness

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gastric flu

an intestinal infection‌ that often causes watery diarrhea, inflammation, nausea, vomiting, or fever

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paratyphoid fever

a bacterial infection causing symptoms similar to typhoid fever, transmitted through contaminated food or water, and treated with antibiotics

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ebola

a potentially fatal disease that causes problems with how one's blood clots

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tonsillitis

an infection or inflammation of the tonsils

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mumps

an infectious viral disease characterized by fever and the painful swelling of the neck

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diphtheria

a chronic infection caused by a gram-positive bacterium and characterized by the formation of a false membrane in the air passages, particularly those of the throat

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influenza

an infectious disease caused by a type of virus that attacks the nose, lungs, and throat

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avian flu

a type of influenza virus that rapidly spreads among birds and in rare cases, it can affect humans as well

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giardiasis

an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea

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infectious mononucleosis

a viral infection primarily caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, leading to symptoms like extreme fatigue, sore throat, and swollen glands

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malaria

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

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toxic shock syndrome

a rare, potentially life-threatening condition caused by bacterial toxins, often associated with tampon use in menstruating individuals

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typhoid

a serious and potentially life-threatening disease marked by high fever, diarrhea, and red spots that appear on the chest and abdomen

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tuberculosis

a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body

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bubonic plague

a highly contagious and often fatal bacterial infection characterized by painful swollen lymph nodes, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and transmitted through the bite of infected fleas

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cytomegalovirus

a common herpesvirus that may cause mild to severe illness, particularly in individuals with weakened immune system, and is transmitted through bodily fluids

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epstein-barr virus

a common herpesvirus associated with infectious mononucleosis and can cause various illnesses, transmitted through saliva

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legionnaires' disease

a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, often contracted through inhaling contaminated water droplets

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leptospirosis

a bacterial infection transmitted through contact with contaminated water or soil, causing flu-like symptoms and potentially severe complications

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scarlet fever

a childhood illness with a red rash, sore throat, and fever caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria

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scrofula

a swelling of the lymph nodes, often in the neck, caused by tuberculosis or other bacterial infections

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typhus

a potentially fatal disease characterized by high temperature and appearance of purple marks on the body

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weil's disease

a bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria, transmitted through contact with water or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals

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yaws

a tropical bacterial infection that causes chronic skin lesions and bone deformities, primarily affecting children in impoverished regions

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anthrax

a serious bacterial disease of warm-blooded animals, particularly cattle and sheep, that can be transmitted to people by contaminated wool, raw meat, or other animal products

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toxoplasmosis

a parasitic disease that mainly affects unborn children and is mostly transmitted through undercooked meat, soil, or cat feces

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dengue fever

a mosquito-borne viral infection causing flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, potentially leading to hemorrhagic fever or shock

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever

a tick-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, characterized by fever, rash, and, if untreated, potential complications involving multiple organ systems

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West Nile virus

a mosquito-borne virus that can cause mild to severe illness, with symptoms ranging from fever and body aches to neurological complications

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