Lungs
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Needle biopsy of the lung and pleura
(Transthoracic Needle Aspiration; Percutaneous Needle Aspiration) Needle biopsy of the lung and pleura – Definition A needle biopsy of the…
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Arterial blood gases
Arterial blood gases – Definition This is a blood test to identify levels of certain gases in the blood. Arterial…
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Whooping cough
(Pertussis) Whooping cough – Definition Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. The bacteria invade the lining…
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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis – Definition Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infectious disease. It can have either active or inactive forms. Although it…
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Respiratory syncytial virus
Respiratory syncytial virus – Definition Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of many types of infections of the…
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