Diseases & Conditions
Postencephalitic Parkinsonism
Postencephalitic parkinsonism (PEP) is a rare, neurodegenerative condition resulting from viral encephalitis, most notably encepha…
Postcoital Contraception
Postcoital contraception, commonly referred to as emergency contraception, encompasses medical interventions used to prevent pregn…
Postabortal Hemorrhage
Postabortal hemorrhage refers to excessive bleeding following a spontaneous or induced abortion. As one of the most serious compli…
Post-Transplant Cytomegalovirus Infection
Post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is one of the most significant complications following solid organ and hematopoiet…
Post-Operative Vaginal Cuff Peptostreptococcus Infection
Post-operative vaginal cuff infections represent a serious complication following gynecologic surgeries, particularly total hyster…
Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)
Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a frequent complication following anesthesia and surgery, affecting up to 30% of all …
Post-Op Photophobia
Post-operative photophobia refers to abnormal light sensitivity experienced following ocular surgery. While some degree of photoph…
Post-Op Ocular Inflammation
Post-operative ocular inflammation is a common response following various types of intraocular surgery, including cataract extract…
Postoperative Gynecological Infection Due to Peptostreptococcus
Peptostreptococcus species are obligate anaerobic, Gram-positive cocci that are part of the normal flora in the vagina, gastrointe…
Postoperative Gynecological Infection Due to E. coli
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common Gram-negative bacillus that resides in the lower gastrointestinal tract. While most strains…
Postoperative Gynecologic Infection Due to Streptococcus
Streptococcus species represent a significant cause of postoperative gynecologic infections, particularly after procedures involvi…
Postoperative Gynecologic Infection Due to Prevotella
Prevotella species, a group of gram-negative anaerobic bacteria, are increasingly implicated in postoperative gynecologic infectio…