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Foreign substances (e.g. bacteria or viruses) in the body that are capable of causing disease. The presence of antigens in the body triggers an immune response, usually the production of antibodies.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
The likelihood that an individual will experience a certain event.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Antibodies capable of destroying toxins generated by microorganisms including viruses and bacteria.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
(German measles) Viral infection that is milder than normal measles but as damaging to the fetus when it occurs early in pregnancy.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A chronic medical condition where the bronchial tubes (in the lungs) become easily irritated. This leads to constriction of the airways resulting in wheezing, coughing, difficulty breathing and production of thick mucus. The cause of asthma is not yet known but environmental triggers, drugs, food allergies, exercise, infection and stress have all been implicated.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
The presence of an infection without symptoms. Also known as inapparent or subclinical infection.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
The sudden onset of a jerking and staring spell usually caused by fever. Also known as convulsions.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A chronic developmental disorder usually diagnosed between 18 and 30 months of age. Symptoms include problems with social interaction and communication as well as repetitive interests and activities. At this time, the cause of autism is not known although many experts believe it to be a genetically based disorder that occurs before birth.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Tiny one-celled organisms present throughout the environment that require a microscope to be seen. While not all bacteria are harmful, some cause disease. Examples of bacterial disease include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Haemophilus influenza and pneumococcus (pneumonia).
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
