Traumatic Skin Lesion Streptococcus pyogenes Infection
Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A Streptococcus (GAS), is a gram-positive, beta-hemolytic bacterium responsible for a spectrum of infections. Among these, traumatic skin lesion…
Transurethral Prostatectomy Infection Prevention
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) remains the gold standard surgical intervention for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Despite its efficacy, infection prevention in TURP procedures…
Transthyretin-Related Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)
Transthyretin-related amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a progressive, life-threatening form of cardiac amyloidosis caused by the deposition of misfolded transthyretin (TTR) protein in the myocardium. This…
Transthyretin Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy (TTR-FAP)
Transthyretin familial amyloid polyneuropathy (TTR-FAP) is a rare, autosomal dominant, adult-onset neurodegenerative disease caused by mutations in the TTR (transthyretin) gene. The disease is characterized…
Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Urinary Tract
Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), also known as urothelial carcinoma, is the most prevalent type of cancer affecting the urinary tract. Originating in the urothelium—the specialized…
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Transient cerebral ischemia, commonly known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mini-stroke, represents a temporary disruption in the blood supply to the brain. While…
Transfusion Reaction Urticaria
Transfusion reaction urticaria, commonly classified as a mild allergic transfusion reaction, manifests as an acute hypersensitivity response during or shortly after the administration of blood…
TPN-Associated Cholestasis
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), while essential in patients unable to meet nutritional needs enterally, carries the risk of hepatic complications, most notably TPN-associated cholestasis. This…
Toxoplasmosis Prevention
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan capable of infecting most warm-blooded animals, including humans. Although infections are frequently asymptomatic in…