Cutaneous listeriosis
Cutaneous listeriosis is a rare but significant form of infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes. Unlike systemic listeriosis, which is primarily foodborne, the cutaneous form occurs…
Cutaneous leishmaniasis
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic skin disease caused by protozoa of the Leishmania genus, transmitted through the bite of infected female phlebotomine sandflies. It is…
Cutaneous larva Migrans
Cutaneous larva Migrans (CLM) is a parasitic skin disease caused by the penetration of hookworm larvae into the epidermis. These larvae, unable to complete their…
Cutaneous candidiasis
Cutaneous candidiasis is a fungal infection of the skin caused predominantly by Candida albicans, a yeast-like fungus that is part of the normal flora of…
Cutaneous anthrax
Cutaneous anthrax is the most common and least severe form of anthrax, caused by Bacillus anthracis. This zoonotic infection primarily affects individuals in direct contact…
Curare overdose
Curare, a potent neuromuscular blocking agent, has been historically utilized as an arrow poison by indigenous South American tribes. In contemporary medicine, its derivatives have…
Cryptorchidism
Cryptorchidism, commonly known as an undescended testicle, is a condition in which one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before birth. This…
Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is a significant fungal infection caused primarily by Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. This disease predominantly affects the lungs and central nervous system, leading…
Cryptococcal septicemia
Cryptococcal septicemia is a rare but potentially life-threatening infection caused by the Cryptococcus species, primarily Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. This infection is predominantly associated…
Cryptococcal meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis is a severe fungal infection of the brain and spinal cord that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals. This disease is caused by the Cryptococcus…