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Clinical Features of Microsporidiosis

Microsporidia are unicellular and obligate intracellular eukaryotic parasites related to fungi and characterized by a unique mechanism of infecting host cells. They are widely considered underdiagnosed agents of infection (in both HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals) due to impediments in their detection, various clinical presentations, and subsequent dissemination to the environment. The disease they cause is known as microsporidiosis.

11 Apr 2018

What is an Endometrial Polyp?

An endometrial polyp is an overgrowth of the endometrial lining on the inside of the uterine cavity, most often found in women between 20 and 40 years of age. It contains no muscular tissue unlike a fibroid.

11 Apr 2018

Aspergillosis Symptoms

Systemic infection caused by a common fungal species, Aspergillus, is termed as aspergillosis. Aspergillus is an omnipresent mold, found quite abundantly in the environment, especially during the winter.

11 Apr 2018

Aspergillosis Causes

Aspergillosis is a condition caused by Aspergillus, an infectious mold. Aspergillus is a type of fungus found abundantly around us (indoors as well as outdoors). In individuals with healthy immune systems, the intake of this mold by breathing does not cause disease. However, in people with compromised immune systems, there is a high risk of developing aspergillosis due to inhalation of Aspergillus.

9 Apr 2018

What is Cleidocranial Dysplasia?

Cleidocranial dysplasia is a rare disorder that affects the skeletal system.

9 Apr 2018

Cow's Milk Allergy Symptoms

Cow’s milk is made up of different components such as milk sugar, proteins (casein and whey), and fat. Because of this, it is highly possible to develop allergies from the formula. Research findings show that 1 out of 50 infants are allergic to cow’s milk; however, the condition is usually outgrown by age three to five years.

9 Apr 2018

What is Q Fever?

Q fever is a zoonotic or animal infection which spreads to humans, and occurs all over the world. The name was derived from “Query fever” because it was a mystery fever when first described, in an abattoir in Australia.

9 Apr 2018

Cow's Milk Alternatives for Babies

Managing cow’s milk allergies in babies may pose some challenges. Infants usually rely on milk for sustenance, and when allergic symptoms develop, it may be difficult for parents and caregivers to support the child’s dietary requirements. Fortunately, with the advent of new medical research and technology, numerous cow’s milk alternatives are already available in the market.

8 Apr 2018

Morning Sickness Causes

Morning sickness, which nausea and vomiting affect about two out of every three pregnant women.

8 Apr 2018

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

The patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition characterized typically by anterior knee pain. It is difficult to define it precisely, but it is more commonly seen in runners, jumpers and sportsmen whose occupation involves these activities, for which reason it is also called runner’s knee, with other names being patellofemoral arthralgia, patellar pain, and chondromalacia patella.

8 Apr 2018

Fluoride and Pregnancy

Fluoride is a mineral commonly found in natural water sources and sea food. It is considered an important nutrient for the healthy functioning of various organs such as teeth, bones, and the brain.

8 Apr 2018

What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a term used for a group of rare connective tissue disorders characterized by abnormalities in collagen. The typical signs of EDS include hypermobile joints and skin that can stretch beyond the usual. This condition may often lead to life-threatening impediments in severe cases.

4 Apr 2018

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the important ligaments that holds the knee in place, preventing the tibia from sliding forwards, anterior to the femur. It is therefore very commonly injured during high-impact sports that forcibly demand this motion, as during tackles and skid-rotate movements, which put immense strain on the ACL.

4 Apr 2018

Sunstroke in Babies

Sunstroke is the most severe form of heat illness that occurs when the body is unable to regulate itself due to the effects of too much heat or humidity from sun exposure. It is usually characterized by reddening, dry skin and a high body temperature without sweating. While adults acquire and treat common heat-related illnesses more commonly, babies are actually more prone to heat exhaustion and stroke.

4 Apr 2018

Asthma Triggers

Asthma is a chronic ailment characterized by marked mucosal inflammation and spasm of the bronchial musculature lining the bronchial passages and lungs. This results in difficulty in breathing, cough, excessive mucus secretion, and wheezing sounds during breathing.

4 Apr 2018

Amniocentesis Procedure

Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a minute amount of amniotic fluid is extracted and tested for chromosomal anomalies in the fetus. The amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds the fetus in the uterus, within the amniotic sac. It is secreted by the amniotic membrane and has several nutritive and protective functions. It is generally carried out between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, as doing it earlier would cause a higher risk of miscarriage.

4 Apr 2018