Zoster

Herpes zoster is a skin infection caused very painful for the same virus that causes chickenpox. (Zoster)

Vaccine

Is a preparation of antigens that once inside the body causes an attack, called antibody. This response generates immunological memory resulting, in most cases, permanent immunity against disease. (Vacuna)

Ointments

They are for external use of a soft consistency due to its formulation based on a mixture of fat, sometimes with resin and wax. (Ungüentos)

Bandage

The wrappers or carriers are made with strips of cloth or other materials in order to hold a limb or other body parts injured. They are used particularly in case of injury, bleeding, fractures, sprains, dislocations, hold dressings, splinting fix, fix joints. (Vendaje)

Node

Refers to a small aggregation of cells. Can form in tendons and muscles in response to an insult. The vocal cords may also develop nodules. The nodules are usually benign and painless, but can affect the functioning of organs. (Nódulo)

Nephritis

Is the inflammation of the kidney. (Nefritis)

Muscle

Is a contractile organ that is part of the human body and other animals. Is composed of muscle tissue. Muscles are related to the skeleton or form part of the structure of various organs and apparatus. (Músculo)

Meningitis

Inflammation of the thin membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord: meninges. (Meningitis)

Jaundice

It is the yellow pigment of the whites of the eyes or skin caused by excess bilirubin in the blood that has just deposited in the tissues. (Ictericia)

Insulin

Is a hormone produced by a gland called the pancreas. Insulin helps the sugars obtained from food we eat reach the body cells to provide energy. (Insulina)

Hypothermia

Is the unintentional drop in body temperature below 35 º C. (Hipotermia)

Hepatitis

Is the inflammation of the liver caused by an infection, a chemical agent or a drug. (Hepatitis)

Hematuria

Is the presence of blood in the urine. (Hematuria)

Hematoma

Is due to damage to the small veins of the skin, which allows the passage of blood to the neighboring tissues. The color blue blood (low oxygen) gives its color. (Hematoma)

Gloves

These are devices used for single use as a barrier between the two-way personal health and the environment in which it makes contact through their hands. Reduce the possibility that the microorganisms present in the hands of staff are passed on to patients for testing or care of patients and other patients. Provide protection to the caregiver or healthcare professional to avoid contact of their hands infectious agents. Although not prevent punctures have a protective effect attenuating the puncture. (Guantes)

Gastroscopy

Is a technique that is carried out routinely in many hospitals in cases of suspected gastric ulcer. (Gastroscopia)

Yellow Fever

It is a viral disease of man which is transmitted by mosquitoes and is endemic to the tropical forests of Africa and South America. (Fiebre amarilla)

Fever

Is a rise in body temperature above what is considered normal (37 º C). (Fiebre)

Drug

These are chemicals that are prescribed to relieve symptoms or diseases. (Fármacos)

Sputum

An examination of secretions from the lungs and bronchi (the air ducts leading to the lung) to look for bacteria that cause infection. (Esputo)