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  • Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) Fungal Disease
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Initially described as “plasma cell pneumonia”, pulmonary infection with the microorganism Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly known as Pnemocystis carinii) was first identified in malnourished infants,...
  • Oral Candidiasis Causes
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    An overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans or other Candida speciesin the mouth is responsible for causing oral thrush. A small quantity of Candida fungus is naturally present in the mouth and...
  • Molluscum Contagiosum Clinical Presentation
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    The molluscum contagiosum virus, the causative agent of molluscum contagiosum, enjoys a global distribution with susceptibility pockets in tropical climates, probably facilitated by increased skin...
  • Molluscum Contagiosum Diagnosis
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Molluscum contagiosum is a viral, self-limited infection of the skin caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus, which is a pox virus. This condition is quite common, and it accounts for approximately...
  • Molluscum Contagiosum Epidemiology
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Molluscum contagiosum represents a benign skin infection that predominantly affects children, sexually active adults, and immunocompromised individuals. Worldwide the incidence of this condition...
  • What Causes White Milk Spots on Nails?
    Health - 26 Feb 2019
    Leukonychia refers to the white discoloration of nails that occurs in several conditions. The normal nail is pale pink with a whitish crescent called the lunula at the base. It is the most common...
  • What is Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy?
    Health - 26 Feb 2019
    Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) is a subacute form of blindness that develops in early adulthood. Found to occur in males at least 4-5 times more commonly, it is painless and bilateral,...
  • Lead Poisoning Pathophysiology
    Health - 26 Feb 2019
    Lead circulates in the body bound to red blood cells. O nly a small fraction is present in the plasma. However, if the level of lead in the blood exceeds 2.9 µmol/L, red cell binding becomes...
  • Surgery is very safe for uncomplicated appendicitis, study shows
    News - 26 Feb 2019
    Researchers found that more than 97 percent of the surgeries for appendicitis were laparoscopic, or minimally invasive, and most patients were discharged the same day or the next day. Only 3 percent...
  • What Causes Lead Poisoning?
    Health - 26 Feb 2019
    Lead is a toxic metal that occurs naturally in the Earth’s crust, but its use in activities such as mining, smelting and the burning of fossil fuels has contaminated the environment, leading to human...

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