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infection, pinworm See pinworm infestation.

infection, opportunistic An infection that grasps the opportunity to cause disease, which is presented when a person’s immune system is weak. These opportunistic microorganisms may be dormant in the body and may cause few problems for healthy individuals. Opportunistic infections are a particular problem for organ transplant patients and those with diseases that affect the…

infection, middle ear See acute otitis media.

infection, group B strep See streptococcus, group B.

infection, ear See also ear infection.

infection The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body. An infection may cause no symptoms and be subclinical, or it may cause symptoms and be clinically apparent. An infection may remain localized, or it may spread through the blood or lymphatic vessels to…

infarction, acute myocardial See heart attack.

infarction The formation of an infarct, an area of tissue death, due to a local lack of oxygen.

infarct An area of tissue death that is due to a local lack of oxygen.

infantile paralysis See polio.

infantile myxedema See hypothyroidism, infantile.

infantile hypothyroidism See hypothyroidism, infantile.