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What is Syphilis Infection?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacterial infection. The medical term for syphilis that is diagnosed in the earliest stages is primary syphilis; other stages include secondary syphilis, latent syphilis, and tertiary syphilis. Young adults are the…
What is Otitis Externa?
Otitis externa is a condition that occurs when the external ear canal, the channel between the outer ear and the eardrum, becomes inflamed. The condition is typically the result of a bacterial or fungal infection, but can also be caused…
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition which primarily affects the lungs and pancreas, but which can also affect other parts of the body, including the liver, kidneys and intestines. The disease is caused by a defect in the CFTR…
What is Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage?
Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage is a medical condition in which heavy bleeding occurs in the upper parts of the digestive tract: the esophagus (tube between the mouth and stomach), the stomach or the small intestine. This is often a medical emergency.…
What is Causes of Miscarriage?
A miscarriage is a fairly common complication of early pregnancy, in which the developing embryo or fetus dies in the womb of natural causes, or due to exposure to substances, i.e. in certain medications, which are unsuitable for use during…
What is Infantile Atopic Dermatitis?
Infantile atopic dermatitis, often called atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema or baby eczema, is a very common skin condition in children. People with this condition suffer dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) due to allergies or having skin which is sensitive to…
What is Genital Tract Chlamydia Infection?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection. It is a common condition, and most commonly affects men and women between the ages of 18 and 25. It is passed by having sexual intercourse without a condom. Many people with chlamydia…
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Systemic Lupus erythematous (SLE) is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks normal cells (an autoimmune condition). The reason why this happens is not well understood, but certain medications, smoking and having a family member with SLE all…
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disorder of the skeleton in which the structure of the bones becomes porous. This can lead to the bones becoming weak, fragile and prone to painful fractures (breaks). It is a common bone disorder which can affect…
What is Late Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is caused by an infection with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacteria is disseminated through tick bites. Infected ticks usually bite small mammals, which do not develop any kind of infection from the…