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A bacterial infection of the lungs.

A viral infection of the lungs.

A very itchy rash with blisters. Caused by contact with the poison ivy plant

The skin is punctured by a pointed narrow object (such as a needle). Puncture wounds that contain splinters or slivers are covered elsewhere.

Rash or redness on one small part of the body (localized). Red or pink rash. Small spots or solid redness.

A pink rash that is all over the body (widespread). Small or large pink spots

Skin infection with 1 or more ring-shaped spots. Has a rough edge and clearing of the center

A fungus infection of the scalp. The medical name is Tinea capitis

Roseola is widespread fine pink rash that’s caused by a specific virus. Classic feature is that the rash is preceded by 3 to 5 days of high fever.

STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease. It’s an older term and means the same thing. Some STIs cause serious complications. Do everything you can to prevent them.

A dimple is a small pit or depression in the skin. Location: in the midline (center) of the lowest part of the back. It is near the tip of the tailbone. You can feel the tailbone under it. Hidden within the gluteal cleft ("butt crack"). Must separate the buttocks to see it. The dimple opening is very

A very itchy rash caused by the scabies mite. A mite is a tiny, invisible bug that burrows under the skin