Strabismus
Strabismus, commonly referred to as crossed eyes or eye misalignment, is a condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when…
Stomatitis
Stomatitis refers to inflammation within the oral cavity, which may involve the lips, cheeks, tongue, gums, and roof or floor of the mouth. It is…
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare, acute, and potentially fatal skin and mucous membrane disorder characterized by widespread epidermal necrosis and detachment. Often triggered by…
Status Epilepticus
Status epilepticus (SE) is a life-threatening neurological condition characterized by prolonged or repeated seizures without recovery of consciousness in between. Clinically, it is defined as…
Staphylococcus Peritonitis
Staphylococcus peritonitis refers to inflammation of the peritoneum caused by Staphylococcus species, notably Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci. It frequently arises in patients undergoing peritoneal…
Staphylococcus in Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis, defined by persistent inflammation of the bronchial tubes with productive cough for at least three months in two consecutive years, is a subtype…
Staphylococcal Meningitis
Staphylococcal meningitis is a rare but life-threatening bacterial infection of the meninges, primarily caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including both methicillin-sensitive (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant (MRSA) strains.…
Staphylococcal Enterocolitis
Staphylococcal enterocolitis is an under-recognized but clinically significant gastrointestinal condition caused by enterotoxin-producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus, typically following antibiotic therapy or in hospitalized patients.…
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary neuromuscular disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem. This leads…
Spasmodic Torticollis
Spasmodic torticollis, also known as cervical dystonia, is a chronic neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions in the neck. These contractions cause abnormal…