Diseases Starting With C
Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichosis
Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous fungal infection caused by Sporothrix schenckii complex species. This infection p…
Lyme Disease of the Central Nervous System
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks …
Lyme Carditis
Lyme carditis is a cardiac complication of Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This condition occurs when …
Lyme Arthritis
Lyme arthritis is a late-stage complication of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted …
Louse-Borne Typhus: Causes, Symptoms
Louse-borne typhus, also known as epidemic typhus, is a severe bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia prowazekii. This disease i…
Löffler Syndrome
Löffler syndrome is a rare pulmonary condition characterized by transient lung infiltrates and eosinophilia. It is commonly associ…
Localized Malignant Tumor of the Anus
A localized malignant tumor of the anus, commonly referred to as anal cancer, is an early-stage malignancy confined to the anal ca…
Lichen Simplex Chronicus: Causes, Symptoms
Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a chronic skin condition characterized by thickened, leathery skin caused by persistent scratchi…
Leishmaniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the Leishmania genus. Transmitted through the bites of infected female …
Legionella pneumophila Pneumonia
Legionella pneumophila pneumonia, commonly known as Legionnaires' disease, is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella pneu…
Laryngeal edema
Laryngeal edema refers to the swelling of the laryngeal tissues, which can lead to significant airway obstruction and respiratory …
Lamellar Ichthyosis
Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) is a rare congenital skin disorder affecting keratinization. It is characterized by thick, plate-like sca…