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Skin rash caused by the Zoster virus (same virus that causes chicken pox) and is medically termed Herpes zoster. A virus that lives in the nerves and affects one specific part of the body. A viral infection affecting the nerve endings of the skin. Painful raised lesions along nerve roots. A painful rash that is…

A toxin produced by the bacterium Shigella dysenteriae, which disrupts the function of ribosomes. An extremely poisonous compound secreted by certain enteric bacteria that causes hemorrhagic and necrotic colitis. The toxin was formerly called verotoxin because of its effect on Vero cells (lineages of cells used in cell cultures and isolated from kidney epithelial cells…

Comprises a diverse group of organisms capable of causing severe gastrointestinal disease in humans.  

A toxin produced by the bacterium Escherichia coli which disrupts the function of ribosomes, also known as verotoxin.  

An enzyme normally present in serum and body tissues, especially in the liver; it is released into the serum as a result of tissue injury, also called Alanine transaminase (ALT).  

An enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGOT is released into blood when the liver or heart is damaged. Also called aspartate transaminase (AST).  

Infections that are transmitted through sexual activity. An infection that is spread primarily through sexual contact. Common STDs include gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), chlamydia, and genital wans. Those infectious diseases contracted through intimate sexual contact, including candidiasis, chancroid, gonorrhea, granuloma inguinale, herpes, lymphogranuloma venereum, syphilis, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome…

Increases sexual activity and potency, enhances sexual performance due to increased blood flow and efficient metabolism.  

A pathological condition resulting from a prior disease, injury, or attack. Symptoms of a disorder that remain as the aftereffect of the disorder, e.g., paralysis following poliomyelitis. The term applied to symptoms or effects which are liable to follow certain diseases. For example, bronchitis and other chest complaints may be sequelae of measles; heart disease…

A systemic disease associated with the presence and persistence of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins in the blood. Blood poisoning. A condition in which bacteria or their toxins are present in the blood, multiply rapidly and destroy tissue. A serious condition caused by the presence of micro-organisms in the bloodstream. A very high temperature may…