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  • Walking Pneumonia
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Pneumonia refers to an inflammation of the air sacs, called alveoli, present in the lung. The alveoli may begin to fill up with pus or fluids due to an infection or inflammation. It can be...
  • Pneumocystis Pneumonia Diagnosis
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Pneumocystis pneumonia represents a potentially life-threatening infection caused by the fungal microorganism Pneumocystis jiroveci. Initially observed in premature and malnourished infants,...
  • 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...

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