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Vaccines
Terms that relate to biological agents to the body that improves immunity to a particular desease. Vaccines contain a weaker version of the microbe so that it is easier to handle and further recognize by the host's immune system.
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Syndrome de Guillain-barre
Soins de santé; Vaccins
A rare neurological disease characterized by loss of reflexes and temporary paralysis. Symptoms include weakness, numbness, tingling and increased sensitivity that spreads over the body. Muscle ...
hypersensibilite
Soins de santé; Vaccins
A condition in which the body has an exaggerated response to a substance (e.g. food or drug). Also known as an allergy.
cellules
Soins de santé; Vaccins
Small white blood cells that help the body defend itself against infection. These cells are produced in bone marrow and develop into plasma cells which produce antibodies. Also known as B ...
hepatite A
Soins de santé; Vaccins
A minor viral disease, that usually does not persist in the blood; transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water.
hepatite B
Soins de santé; Vaccins
A viral disease transmitted by infected blood or blood products, or through unprotected sex with someone who is infected.
hepatite C
Soins de santé; Vaccins
is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is found in the blood of persons who have the disease. HCV is spread by contact with the blood of an infected person.
