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Tracheitis
Definition 1
Bacterial infectious process with formation of mucopurulent membranes affecting the trachea. Causative agents include Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Haemophilus influenzae, Pseudomonas, and Klebsiella. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the trachea. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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