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Complicated skin infection from enterobacter cloacae bacteria

Enterobacter cloacae, a gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacterium, is increasingly associated with complicated skin infections (CSIs), particularly in hospital-acquired and immunocompromised patients. Known for its antibiotic…

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Cytomegalovirus retinitis

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a sight-threatening opportunistic infection of the retina, primarily affecting individuals with weakened immune systems. If left untreated, it can result in…

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Cytomegalovirus disease

Cytomegalovirus diseaseis a member of the Herpesviridae family and is a prevalent virus affecting individuals of all ages. While many infections remain asymptomatic, CMV poses…

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Cytokine release syndrome

Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) is an acute systemic inflammatory response characterized by fever and multiple organ dysfunction, often triggered by infections or certain immunotherapies. It…

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Cystinuria

Cystinuria is a rare inherited disorder that leads to the formation of recurrent kidney stones due to excessive excretion of cystine in the urine. This…

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Cystic fibrosis with responsive cftr mutation

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disorder caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. This gene is responsible for…

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Cystic fibrosis with heterozygous f508del mutation in cftr gene

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Among these mutations, the F508del variant…