Diseases Starting With P
Streptococcus Complicated Appendicitis
Complicated appendicitis—characterized by perforation, gangrene, or abscess formation—is an acute, life-threatening condition that…
Streptococcus Acute Otitis Media
Streptococcus acute otitis media (AOM) is a common bacterial infection of the middle ear, primarily caused by Streptococcus pneumo…
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a rare yet rapidly progressive and life-threatening illness caused by Group A Strepto…
Streptococcal Pneumonia
Streptococcal pneumonia, commonly referred to as pneumococcal pneumonia, is a severe bacterial infection of the lungs caused by St…
Staphylococcus Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Staphylococcus pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a rare but severe form of pelvic infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus, in…
Staphylococcus Osteomyelitis
Staphylococcus osteomyelitis is a serious bacterial infection of the bone caused primarily by Staphylococcus aureus. This pathogen…
Staphylococcus aureus Septicemia
Staphylococcus aureus septicemia, also known as S. aureus bacteremia, is a life-threatening bloodstream infection caused by the pa…
Staphylococcus aureus Osteomyelitis
Staphylococcus aureus is the most prevalent pathogen causing osteomyelitis, an infection of the bone characterized by inflammation…
Staphylococcus aureus Endocarditis
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most virulent and common causative agents of infective endocarditis (IE), especially in both c…
Staphylococcal Pneumonia
Staphylococcal pneumonia is a serious and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection of the lungs caused by Staphylococcus a…
Staphylococcal Meningitis
Staphylococcal meningitis is a rare but life-threatening bacterial infection of the meninges, primarily caused by Staphylococcus a…
Staphylococcal Enterocolitis
Staphylococcal enterocolitis is an under-recognized but clinically significant gastrointestinal condition caused by enterotoxin-pr…