Mumps (Complications and Prevention)

Mumps (Complications and Prevention)

Mumps (Complications and Prevention) Definition: Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects saliva-producing (salivary) glands that are located near our ears and it is…
Diphtheria (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Diphtheria (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Diphtheria (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention) Definition: Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria, which primarily infects the throat and upper airways,…
Diphtheria (Causes, Symptom, and Complications)

Diphtheria (Causes, Symptom, and Complications)

Diphtheria (Causes, Symptom, and Complications) Definition: Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection, caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria, which affects the mucous membranes of the throat…
Rubella (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Rubella (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Rubella (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention) Definition: Rubella, which is also known as German measles, is a viral infection that causes a red rash on the…
Rubella (Causes, Symptom and Complications)

Rubella (Causes, Symptom and Complications)

Rubella Definition: Rubella, also called German measles or three-day measles, is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash. Aside from the…
Measles (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Measles (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Measles (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention) Definition: Measles is a viral disease that can spread rapidly. Also called rubeola, measles can be serious and even fatal…
Measles (Causes, Symptom, and Complications)

Measles (Causes, Symptom, and Complications)

Measles (Causes, Symptom, and Complications) Definition: Measles (also called rubeola or morbilli) is a childhood infection caused by a virus. Once quite common, measles can…
Ischemia

Ischemia

Ischemia Definition: Ischemia (is-KE’me-ah) is a serious condition in which there are inadequate blood flow and oxygen to a specific part of the body. It…
About Typhus

About Typhus

About Typhus Definition: Typhus is a disease caused by infection with one or more rickettsial bacteria. It is also known as typhus fever. Common symptoms…
Purpura

Purpura

Purpura Definition: Purpura, also called blood spots or skin hemorrhages refers to purple-colored spots that are most recognizable on the skin. The spots may also…
Lupus

Lupus

Lupus Definition: Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. Lupus is systemic, meaning…
Blister

Blister

Blister Definition: A blister, which is also called a vesicle by medical professionals, is a raised portion of skin that is filled with fluid. It…
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