Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a condition that can affect the respiratory tract. Cytomegalovirus is a member of the Herpes virus family and is sometimes also called Human Herpes Virus 5 (HHV-5). In people who have a healthy immune system (this…
Conjunctivitis is the name for inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin layer of tissue on the inside of the eyelids and which covers the white part of the eye. Also known as pink eye, conjunctivitis is often caused…
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition that causes muscles to become weak and quickly tired. In this condition, the immune system mistakenly produces proteins that fight infections (antibodies) that attack the body’s healthy tissues. These interfere with the ability of…
1Nephritic syndrome is the name given to a collection of different signs and symptoms that occur as a result of inflammation in the kidneys. This inflammation causes the kidneys to work less effectively. It also causes protein and red blood…
Acute otitis media is an infection of the middle ear. The middle ear is the part of the ear inside the eardrum and helps conduct sound through the ear. Middle ear infections are not as common in adults as they…
An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms within body tissues.[1] Abscesses are the result of an infection, generally bacterial, localized in the area where the abscess forms. They are almost always accompanied by swelling and inflammation. Dental abscesses…
Crohn’s disease is one of the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The other main form of IBD is ulcerative colitis (UC). Crohn’s disease is believed to be caused by an overactive immune response which results in inflammation…
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that affects how people communicate and interact with others, as well as how they behave and learn.[1] There is no one definition of autism, as people with autism do not…
An ear infection is a viral or bacterial infection of the outer, inner or middle ear. The condition is common, particularly in children, and is generally considered to be non-serious. An ear infection can cause painful inflammation, as well as…
Septic arthritis, also known as infectious arthritis or pyogenic arthritis, is a very rare condition involving inflammation of a joint caused by an infection in that joint. It is usually caused by bacteria, though it may be caused by other…