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What Is the Lipstick Index? How Did It Originate

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What is the lipstick index? How did it originate?


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Whooping Cough

A highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, characterized by severe coughing fits that end in a "whooping" sound.

Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) Slant

A culture medium used to grow mycobacteria, such as the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.

Bordetella Pertussis

A bacterial pathogen that causes whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease.

Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection affecting the urinary system, including the bladder and urethra, often caused by bacteria and characterized by frequent and painful urination.

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