What Is A Group A Streptococcal Bacteria?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a streptococcal illness. It is a type of beta hemolytic streptococci. There are other types which may lead to an infection and has different sub types like B, C, D and G. There are many virulence factors which lead to the causation of this problem. [...]

What Is A Gerst Mann Straussler Scheinker Syndrome?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a degeneration of the nerve. It is referred as the GSS. It is not a common condition and affects the people above the age of 20. It is a rare condition and is known as the transmissible spongiform encephalopathy and is known as TSE. The [...]

What Is An Astro Virus Infection?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is an involvement of the virus. It was first described by the electron microscope. It was done in the year 1975. It was done after an diarrhoea outbreaks. This virus has been isolated in the number of mammalian species. It can be animal or bird species. [...]

What Is A Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is an occurrence of the fever. There are blood spots present also. It is an infection caused by the animal. It is also known as black typhus. Some authors also say it an ordog fever. It is found in the Bolivia. It was first identified by [...]

What Is A Guillain Barre Syndrome?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a problem in the auto immune system. It is also known as the GBS. In this there is an acute inflammation of the de myelinating poly neuropathy. It is known as the AIDP. It involves the peripheral nervous system which starts by the process of [...]

What Is A Multiple Sclerosis?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a deposition of the fat myelin sheath. It occurs around the axons near the spinal cord as well as brain which are damaged. It is also known as MS. It is also known as the disseminated sclerosis. It leads to the loss of nerves as [...]

What Is A Mixed Connective Tissue Disease?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a problem in the connective tissue. It is also known as the sharp syndrome. Some authors say it undifferentiated connective tissue disease and is abbreviated as the MCTD. The defense system of body attacks itself. What are the signs and symptoms of mixed connective tissue [...]

What Is A Rhino Phyma?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a formation of the large as well as bulbous form of nose. It is ruddy and there is a formation of granulomatous tissue as a result of untreated rosacea. Alcohol is also considered to be a reason for it. But the use of heavy alcohol [...]

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What Is Peri Oral Dermatitis?

It is defined as a disorder in which there are red papules which occur as small vesicles. It affects the area around the nostrils as well as around the mouth and eyes. It is known as peri oral or peri ocular area. It affects the women aged between 20 to 45 years. What are the [...]

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What Is A Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a viral infection caused by the involvement of nerves. It involves the brain and is also known as mad cow disease. It cannot be cured and may lead to death. It is quite common transmissible spongiform encephalopathy. It is found in humans. What are the [...]

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