Diseases & Conditions
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is a severe, systemic fungal infection caused by Coccidioides species, primarily Coccidioides immi…
Disseminated candidiasis
Disseminated candidiasis represents a severe systemic infection caused by Candida species, notably Candida albicans. This conditio…
Disseminated blastomycosis
Disseminated blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, a dimorphic fungus endemic to certai…
Disseminated aspergillosis
Disseminated aspergillosis is a severe, systemic fungal infection caused by the Aspergillus species, notably Aspergillus fumigatus…
Disruptive behavior disorder
Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBDs) encompass a range of behavioral issues characterized by ongoing patterns of uncooperative, de…
Discoid lupus erythematosus
What is Discoid Lupus Erythematosus? Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder primarily affecting the sk…
Diphyllobothrium infections
Diphyllobothrium infections, commonly referred to as fish tapeworm infections, are caused by cestodes from the Diphyllobothrium ge…
Diphtheroid prosthetic heart valve endocarditis
Diphtheroid prosthetic heart valve endocarditis is an uncommon but serious infection involving the inner lining of the heart and i…
Diphtheria pertussis tetanus combined vaccination
The combined diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) vaccination is a cornerstone of public health, providing protection against three …
Diphtheria carrier state
Diphtheria, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, is a bacterial infection known for its potential severity. While widespread vac…
Digitalis toxicity
Digitalis toxicity, also known as digoxin toxicity, is a potentially life-threatening condition resulting from an overdose of digi…
Diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis
Diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis (DPLN) represents a severe renal manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Charac…