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Mesh term Thyroiditis, Suppurative

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Suppuration
Thyroiditis

Description

Acute inflammatory disease of the THYROID GLAND due to infections by BACTERIA; FUNGI; or other microorganisms. Symptoms include tender swelling, FEVER, and often with LEUKOCYTOSIS.



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