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The number of new cases identified during a specified period.

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Overgrowth of microorganisms capable of tissue destruction and invasion, accompanied by local or systemic signs or symptoms

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Defensive reaction to tissue injury; involves increased blood flow and capillary permeability and facilitates physiologic clean up of wound. S/s: heat, redness, swelling, pain.

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A deficiency of blood due to functional constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel