What are the signs of Herpes?
The signs of herpes are the observable manifestations of the herpes simplex virus (HSV).[1] Herpes, also referred to as herpes simplex and HSV is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus and generally transmitted through interpersonal contact. There…
What is Infective Endocarditis?
Infective endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart and the heart valves, called the endocardium. The infection is caused by certain bacteria or, less often, fungi entering the bloodstream. Infective endocarditis usually affects people who have…
What is Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2)?
Diabetes mellitus (type 2) is a condition in which the body’s cells do not respond well to the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas to make sugar in the blood accessible to the body for energy. People with…
What is Subluxation and Dislocation of the Hip?
Dislocation of the hip refers to a state in which the head of the thigh bone (the femur) is brought out of the socket of the hip joint (the acetabulum) and the two joint surfaces are separated. The injured hip…
What is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. It is estimated that about one in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer.[1] Breast cancer is most common in women over 50 years of age, though it can…
What is Tetanus?
Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria (Clostridium tetani) that often leads to painful muscle spasms. Tetanus is sometimes called lockjaw because the jaw muscles are commonly affected in the early stages. This bacteria lives in soil and can enter…
What is Bacterial Conjunctivitis (pink eye)?
Conjunctivitis is the name for inflammation of the conjunctiva; this is the thin layer of tissue on the inside of the eyelids and covers the white part of the eye. Also known as pink eye, conjunctivitis is often caused by…
What is Malaria?
Malaria is a serious disease that occurs almost exclusively in the tropics and subtropics. It is caused by infection with a parasite called Plasmodium, which is spread through the bite of female mosquitoes that carry it.[1] The World Health Organization…
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland (a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in men). The condition is sometimes also called benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP), in cases where the enlarged prostate…
What is Cutaneous Burns?
Cutaneous burns, also known as thermal injuries, are one of the most common household injuries, mostly caused by hot liquids or fire. They can be mild or life-threatening emergencies depending on the percentage of the surface of the body which…
What is Cervical Cancer?
Cervical cancer is a cancer of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (the womb) that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer is common cancer in women. Most cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus…
What is Middle Ear Infection?
A middle ear infection, otherwise known as otitis media, is a viral or bacterial infection of the air-filled cavity behind the eardrum. In most cases, a middle ear infection affects just one ear, but can also occur in both ears…