A lumbar puncture is done to: Find a cause for symptoms possibly caused by an infection (such as meningitis), inflammation, cancer, or bleeding in the area around the brain or spinal cord (such as subarachnoid hemorrhage).
What is chorea? Chorea refers to involuntary movements characterized by their random, brief, and non-rhythmic character. They are often described as seeming to âflowâ from one body part to another unpredictably, though they can also be confined to a single area of the body (such as the mouth area or hands).
Bonus: Fungi and Parasites. Aside from bacteria and viruses, there are two other common microbes that we commonly encounter, the fungi and the parasites. Fungi. Fungi are multi-celled organisms that are similar to plants, but have their own different kingdom. They include infections such as athlete's foot and candida. Common organisms such as molds and mushrooms are also fungi. They are treated by anti-fungal drugs, antibiotics usually have no effect on them.