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Hälsa och Sjukdom - Specifika sjukdomar

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bilharzia
[Substantiv]

a parasitic infection transmitted through contaminated freshwater

bilharzia, schistosomiasis

bilharzia, schistosomiasis

Ex: Long-term complications of bilharzia may affect organs like the liver and bladder .Långsiktiga komplikationer av **bilharzia** kan påverka organ som lever och urinblåsa.
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a disorder characterized by severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest, along with other symptoms like pain, cognitive problems, and sleep disturbances

kroniskt trötthetssyndrom, myalgisk encefalomyelit

kroniskt trötthetssyndrom, myalgisk encefalomyelit

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AIDS
[Substantiv]

a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the body's immune system and weakens it, can cause death in severe cases

AIDS, förvärvat immunbristsyndrom

AIDS, förvärvat immunbristsyndrom

Ex: The stigma surrounding AIDS can create barriers to healthcare access for those affected by the illness .Stigmatiseringen kring **AIDS** kan skapa hinder för hälso- och sjukvård för dem som drabbats av sjukdomen.
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encephalitis
[Substantiv]

the inflammation of the brain, often caused by viral infections, leading to symptoms such as fever, headache, and altered mental function

encefalit

encefalit

Ex: Vaccination against certain viral infections can help prevent encephalitis in some cases .Vaccination mot vissa virusinfektioner kan i vissa fall hjälpa till att förhindra **encefalit**.
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glaucoma
[Substantiv]

an eye condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye, which can lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss if not treated

glaukom, grön starr

glaukom, grön starr

Ex: Timely intervention through medication or surgery can help slow or prevent further vision loss in glaucoma.Tidig intervention genom medicin eller kirurgi kan hjälpa till att bromsa eller förhindra ytterligare synförlust vid **glaukom**.
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polio
[Substantiv]

a disabling and life-threatening disease that causes nerve injuries leading to permanent paralysis, happens mostly in children younger than five

polio, poliomyelit

polio, poliomyelit

Ex: Polio outbreaks declined after mass immunization .Utbrott av **polio** minskade efter massvaccinering.
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rabies
[Substantiv]

a viral disease of mammals, particularly dogs that is usually passed to humans through the bite of an infected animal

rabies, hundsjuka

rabies, hundsjuka

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sleeping sickness
[Substantiv]

a tropical disease transmitted by tsetse flies, causing fever, headaches, and etc.

sömnjuka, afrikansk trypanosomiasis

sömnjuka, afrikansk trypanosomiasis

Ex: International collaboration is key for controlling and eliminating sleeping sickness in affected regions .Internationellt samarbete är nyckeln till att kontrollera och eliminera **sömnsjuka** i drabbade regioner.
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thrush
[Substantiv]

a fungal infection, often causing white patches and discomfort in areas like the mouth, diaper region, or genitals

torsk, kandidainfektion

torsk, kandidainfektion

Ex: Good oral hygiene is essential to prevent thrush in the mouth , especially for those with dentures .God munhygien är viktigt för att förhindra **munsköld** i munnen, särskilt för dem som har tandproteser.
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cancer
[Substantiv]

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

cancer

cancer

Ex: The doctor discussed the various treatment options available for colon cancer.Läkaren diskuterade de olika behandlingsalternativ som finns tillgängliga för **cancer** i tjocktarmen.
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a progressive neurologic disorder, particularly affecting older people, that slowly destroys brain cells and causes thinking ability and memory to deteriorate over time

Alzheimers sjukdom, Alzheimer

Alzheimers sjukdom, Alzheimer

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pellagra
[Substantiv]

a disease caused by severe vitamin B3 or niacin deficiency and characterized by skin changes, mental symptoms, and diarrhea

pellagra, tre D-sjukdom

pellagra, tre D-sjukdom

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a rare and potentially fatal disease that primarily affects the brain and causes brain damage that aggravates over time

Creutzfeldt-Jakobs sjukdom, CJD

Creutzfeldt-Jakobs sjukdom, CJD

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beriberi
[Substantiv]

a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin B1

beriberi, tiaminbrist

beriberi, tiaminbrist

Ex: Treatment for beriberi often involves thiamine supplements to address the deficiency .Behandling av **beriberi** innebär ofta tiamintillskott för att åtgärda bristen.
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a group of rare neurodegenerative disorders that affect the nerves, neurones, that control voluntary muscle movements

motorneuronsjukdom, amyotrofisk lateralskleros

motorneuronsjukdom, amyotrofisk lateralskleros

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a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with coordination

Parkinsons sjukdom

Parkinsons sjukdom

Ex: Margaret takes medication regularly to alleviate the tremors associated with Parkinson's.Margaret tar medicin regelbundet för att lindra skakningarna förknippade med **Parkinsons sjukdom**.
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radiation sickness
[Substantiv]

illness caused by exposure to high levels of radiation, leading to symptoms like nausea and weakness

strålsjuka

strålsjuka

Ex: Workers at the nuclear power plant received medical attention for radiation sickness after the accident .
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rheumatic fever
[Substantiv]

an inflammatory illness that can occur after a streptococcal throat infection, affecting the heart, joints, and other tissues

reumatisk feber, akut reumatisk feber

reumatisk feber, akut reumatisk feber

Ex: The symptoms of rheumatic fever may include fever , swollen joints , and fatigue .Symtomen på **reumatisk feber** kan inkludera feber, svullna leder och trötthet.
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silicosis
[Substantiv]

a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, often resulting from prolonged exposure to activities like mining or stone cutting

silkos, lungsjukdom orsakad av inandning av fina silikadammpartiklar

silkos, lungsjukdom orsakad av inandning av fina silikadammpartiklar

Ex: Training programs emphasize the importance of awareness and safety measures to prevent silicosis among workers .Utbildningsprogram betonar vikten av medvetenhet och säkerhetsåtgärder för att förhindra **silkos** bland arbetare.
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aneurysm
[Substantiv]

a bulge or ballooning in the wall of an artery, often caused by a weakened vessel

aneurysm, utbuktning av en artärvägg

aneurysm, utbuktning av en artärvägg

Ex: Regular monitoring is essential for individuals with a known aneurysm to prevent complications .
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angina
[Substantiv]

an inflammatory infection of the throat, especially quinsy, marked by throat abscess and discomfort

halsfluss, tonsillit

halsfluss, tonsillit

Ex: The patient underwent drainage of the abscess to alleviate the symptoms of angina.Patienten genomgick dränage av abscessen för att lindra symtomen på **halsfluss**.
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asthma
[Substantiv]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

astma, luftvägssjukdom

astma, luftvägssjukdom

Ex: It 's important for people with asthma to work closely with their healthcare providers to manage their condition and prevent exacerbations .Det är viktigt för personer med **astma** att arbeta nära med sina vårdgivare för att hantera sitt tillstånd och förhindra förvärringar.
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fibromyalgia
[Substantiv]

a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and other symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mood changes

fibromyalgi, fibromyalgisyndrom

fibromyalgi, fibromyalgisyndrom

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hepatitis
[Substantiv]

inflammatory condition of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses or over-consumption of alcohol

hepatit

hepatit

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cirrhosis
[Substantiv]

a late-stage scarring of the liver caused by drinking too much alcohol

cirros, leverfibros

cirros, leverfibros

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heart disease
[Substantiv]

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

hjärtsjukdom

hjärtsjukdom

Ex: Family history plays a role in determining one 's predisposition to certain types of heart disease.Familjehistorik spelar en roll för att bestämma en persons benägenhet för vissa typer av **hjärtsjukdom**.
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