diphtheria carrier state
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Diphtheria carrier state

Diphtheria, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, is a bacterial infection known for its potential severity. While widespread vaccination has reduced its incidence, asymptomatic carriers remain a…
digitalis toxicity
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Digitalis toxicity

Digitalis toxicity, also known as digoxin toxicity, is a potentially life-threatening condition resulting from an overdose of digitalis compounds, primarily digoxin. These compounds are commonly…
diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis
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Diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis

Diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis (DPLN) represents a severe renal manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Characterized by widespread inflammation and proliferation within the glomeruli, DPLN…
diffuse lewy body disease
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Diffuse lewy body disease

Diffuse Lewy body disease, also known as dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of alpha-synuclein proteins…
diffuse large b-cell lymphoma
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Diffuse large b-cell lymphoma

Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), accounting for approximately 30-40% of all NHL cases worldwide. This aggressive…
diffuse astrocytoma
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Diffuse astrocytoma

Diffuse astrocytoma is a grade II glioma that arises from astrocytes, the star-shaped glial cells that support and protect neurons. Unlike well-circumscribed tumors, these neoplasms…