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:An abscess is a collection of pus (white blood cells) within a cavity formed by disintegrated tissue. | :An abscess is a collection of pus (white blood cells) within a cavity formed by disintegrated tissue. | ||
;oral candidiasis | |||
:Candidiasis is an infection by the fungus Candida in the oral cavity. | |||
;hematuria | |||
:Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. | |||
;pyuria | |||
:Pyuria is the presence of white blood cells (pus) in the urine. | |||
;septic | |||
:Sepsis is the presence and persistence of pathogenic microorganisms and their toxins in the blood. | |||
;disseminated intravascular coagulation | |||
:DIC is the development of small thrombi within the microcirculation throughout the body. | |||