cachexia due to hiv

Cachexia due to hiv

Cachexia due to HIV, often referred to as HIV-associated wasting syndrome, is a severe condition marked by unintentional weight loss, muscle atrophy, and systemic inflammation.…
bejel

Bejel

Bejel, a rare infectious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies endemicum, is often overlooked in medical literature due to its rarity. This chronic…
balantidiasis

Balantidiasis

Balantidiasis is a zoonotic intestinal infection caused by Balantidium coli, a protozoan parasite. As the largest ciliated protozoan affecting humans, it presents significant health risks,…
bacteroides septicemia

Bacteroides septicemia

Bacteroides septicemia, a severe bloodstream infection caused by Bacteroides species, presents significant challenges in clinical settings due to its high morbidity and mortality rates. Understanding…
bacteroides septic abortion

Bacteroides septic abortion

Septic abortion is a severe complication resulting from uterine infection following an abortion, either spontaneous or induced. Among the numerous pathogens responsible, Bacteroides species—a group…
bacteroides peritonitis

Bacteroides peritonitis

Bacteroides peritonitis is a severe intra-abdominal infection caused by bacteria of the genus Bacteroides. These anaerobic bacteria, particularly Bacteroides fragilis, are part of the normal…
bacteroides pelvic cellulitis

Bacteroides pelvic cellulitis

Bacteroides pelvic cellulitis is a severe bacterial infection that affects the pelvic region, often resulting from the proliferation of Bacteroides species, a group of anaerobic…
bacteroides osteomyelitis

Bacteroides osteomyelitis

Bacteroides osteomyelitis is a rare but significant type of bone infection caused by Bacteroides species, particularly Bacteroides fragilis. These anaerobic, gram-negative bacteria are commonly found…
bacteroides lung abscess

Bacteroides lung abscess

Bacteroides lung abscess refers to a localized collection of pus in the lung tissue caused primarily by infection with Bacteroides species. These anaerobic bacteria are…