Campylobacter fetus infection
Campylobacter fetus infection, caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Campylobacter fetus, is a rare but clinically significant condition affecting humans and animals. This pathogen is primarily…
Calluses and corns
Calluses and corns are common skin conditions that develop as a response to repeated pressure or friction. Though they serve as protective mechanisms, they can…
Calcium renal calculi prevention
Calcium renal calculi, commonly known as calcium kidney stones, are solid deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys. They are primarily composed…
Calcium phosphate renal calculi
Calcium phosphate renal calculi, commonly referred to as calcium phosphate kidney stones, are a subtype of nephrolithiasis primarily composed of calcium and phosphate ions. These…
Calcium oxalate renal calculi
Calcium oxalate renal calculi, commonly referred to as kidney stones, are among the most prevalent types of urinary tract stones, accounting for approximately 70-80% of…
Calcium channel blocker overdose
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are widely used medications for managing hypertension, angina, and certain cardiac arrhythmias. While beneficial when used correctly, an overdose of CCBs…
Calciphylaxis
What is Calciphylaxis? Calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriolopathy (CUA), is a rare yet severe condition characterized by progressive calcification of small- and medium-sized…