Diseases Starting With P
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most prevalent form of hepatic porphyria, a group of metabolic disorders resulting from enzym…
Polymyositis
Polymyositis is a chronic inflammatory myopathy that primarily targets skeletal muscles, leading to progressive muscle weakness. A…
Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE)
Polymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is a common photosensitivity disorder characterized by an abnormal skin reaction to ultraviolet…
Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a rare, chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) marked by the overproduction of red blood cells in the…
Polyarteritis Nodosa
Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare, systemic necrotizing vasculitis that primarily affects medium-sized muscular arteries. It re…
Poisoning Due to Scorpion Venom
Poisoning due to scorpion venom, also known as scorpion envenomation, represents a significant medical emergency in tropical and s…
Pneumonia - pneumonia causes
Pneumonia causes: Pneumonia is a potentially life-threatening infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. These air…
Pneumococcus Endocarditis
Pneumococcus endocarditis, a rare yet life-threatening form of infective endocarditis, is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Desp…
Pneumococcal Meningitis
Pneumococcal meningitis is a life-threatening bacterial infection of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cor…
Pneumococcal Infection Prevention in Sickle Cell Disease
Pneumococcal Infection Prevention in Sickle Cell Disease: Sickle cell disease (SCD) significantly increases vulnerability to pneum…
Pneumococcal Acute Otitis Media
Pneumococcal acute otitis media (AOM) is a common and potentially severe infection of the middle ear, primarily caused by Streptoc…
Plasmodium ovale Malaria
Plasmodium ovale is one of the five species of Plasmodium known to cause malaria in humans. Though less prevalent than P. falcipar…