Proteus cystitis represents a significant form of urinary tract infection (UTI) caused predominantly by Proteus mirabilis, a motile, gram-negative bacterium within the Enterobacteriaceae family. Known…
Proteus bronchitis is a rare form of lower respiratory tract infection caused by the Proteus species, most notably Proteus mirabilis and Proteus vulgaris. While these…
Prosthetic heart valve endocarditis (PVE) remains a severe and potentially life-threatening condition in cardiology and cardiac surgery. Despite advancements in valve technology and antibiotic prophylaxis,…
Propionic acidemia (PA) is a rare but serious inherited metabolic disorder belonging to the group of organic acidemias. It results from a deficiency in the…
Dextran solutions, particularly Dextran 40 and Dextran 70, are commonly used as volume expanders in medical practice, especially in emergency and critical care settings. These…
Progressive vaccinia (PV) is a rare and severe complication of the smallpox vaccination, primarily affecting individuals with weakened immune systems. The disease is caused by…
Primary ovarian failure (POF), also known as primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), is a clinical syndrome characterized by the loss of normal ovarian function before the…
Primary Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Deficiency (PIGFD), also known as Laron syndrome or growth hormone insensitivity syndrome, is a rare congenital disorder characterized by the body's…
Primary hypogonadism is defined as testicular failure that results in inadequate production of testosterone and impaired spermatogenesis. When the etiology is orchitis—an inflammatory condition of…