DENGUE FEVER Dengue fever is a painful mosquito-borne viral disease that can lead to a severe flu-like illness. This disease is spread by the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus that are found throughout the world. The mosquito thrives during the rainy season but can breed in water-filled cans and flower pots year-round. It is …
CRYPTOCOCCUS NEOFORMANS INFECTION Cryptococcus neoformans infection is a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus that lives in the environment throughout the world. The fungus is mostly found in soil, on decaying wood, in bird droppings particularly those of pigeons. Cryptococcus neoformans infection usually affects the lungs, the central nervous system, …
BROKEN TOE A broken toe is a common injury often caused by a trauma to the toes. Each toe is made up of 2 or 3 small, fragile bones that play an essential role in walking and balance. This crucial role in everyday life means that a broken toe can be inconvenient and highly painful. …
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER Autism spectrum disorder is a range of neurodevelopmental disorder that involves delays in the development of many basic skills and functions, including the ability to socialize and to communicate Autism spectrum disorder includes conditions such as autism, Asperger’s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and an unspecified form of a pervasive developmental disorder. The …
LASIK Eye Surgery Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a laser surgery procedure that helps improve and correct vision. The surgery is used to modify the cornea and improve its function. The cornea is a flap-like tissue at the front of the eye that receives light and refracts it onto the connective tissue behind. The …
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PUBERPHONIA Puberphonia is a type of voice disorder that is defined by the regular use of a high-pitched voice after puberty. Puberphonia is characterized by an inability to transition into the lower pitched voice of adulthood. It is also referred to as functional falsetto or mutational falsetto. During puberty, a dramatic change happens to the …
MUMPS Mumps is an extremely contagious viral infection of the salivary glands that most commonly affects children. The most obvious symptom is swelling of the salivary glands, giving the patient a “hamster-like” face. Mumps is caused by the mumps virus, which belongs to a family of viruses known as paramyxoviruses. These viruses are a common …
HYPERTHYROIDISM Hyperthyroidism refers to a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the base of the neck. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system made up of glands that produce, store and release hormones into the bloodstream so the hormones can …
HOMOCYSTINURIA Homocystinuria is a rare condition that keeps the body from breaking down and processing protein, specifically an amino acid called methionine. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein; they are organic compounds that combine to form protein Amino acids also serve as intermediates in metabolism They play a central role in sustaining the …
FROZEN SHOULDER Frozen shoulder is a condition characterized by inflammation, stiffness and chronic pain in the shoulder joint. The shoulder is made up of three bones that form a ball-and-socket joint – the upper arm (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), and the collarbone (clavicle) There is also tissue surrounding the shoulder joint that holds everything together. …
