periodontitis adjunct therapy
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Periodontitis Adjunct Therapy

Periodontitis adjunct therapy encompasses supplementary treatment modalities designed to augment conventional mechanical debridement, specifically scaling and root planing (SRP). As periodontitis is a multifactorial disease…
pericarditis
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Pericarditis

Pericarditis is an inflammatory condition affecting the pericardium, the thin, double-layered sac that surrounds and protects the heart. This inflammation can lead to chest pain,…
pericardial malignant effusion
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Pericardial Malignant Effusion

Pericardial malignant effusion refers to the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart, due to cancerous involvement. This condition often signifies advanced…
perianal irritation
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Perianal Irritation

Perianal irritation, medically known as pruritus ani, is a common yet distressing condition characterized by itching, burning, redness, or discomfort around the anal region. While…
perennial allergic rhinitis
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Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Perennial allergic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the nasal passages, triggered by allergens that persist throughout the year. Unlike seasonal allergic rhinitis, which…
percutaneous coronary intervention adjunct for thrombosis prevention
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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has revolutionized the management of coronary artery disease. However, despite advances in stent design and procedural techniques, thrombosis remains a serious…
peptostreptococcus tubo-ovarian abscess
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Peptostreptococcus Tubo-Ovarian Abscess

A tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) represents a severe complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), involving the fallopian tube, ovary, and often adjacent pelvic structures. Peptostreptococcus spp.,…
peptostreptococcus septic abortion
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Peptostreptococcus Septic Abortion

Septic abortion refers to a uterine infection that arises during or shortly after an abortion, often resulting in systemic toxicity and sepsis. Among the various…
peptostreptococcus peritonitis
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Peptostreptococcus Peritonitis

Peptostreptococcus species are gram-positive, anaerobic cocci commonly residing as part of the normal flora in the gastrointestinal tract. Under certain pathological conditions, they transition into…
peptostreptococcus liver abscess
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Peptostreptococcus Liver Abscess

Peptostreptococcus liver abscess is a clinically important yet frequently under-recognized form of pyogenic hepatic abscess caused by gram-positive anaerobic cocci of the Peptostreptococcus genus. These…