Mumps Vaccination
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that primarily affects the salivary glands. The introduction of the mumps vaccine has significantly reduced its prevalence worldwide. This…
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when the…
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells, a key component of the immune system found in the bone marrow. These…
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN)
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the development of tumors in multiple endocrine glands. These tumors can be benign or…
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN)
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) is a rare, chronic neurological disorder that affects the peripheral nerves, leading to progressive muscle weakness without sensory loss. MMN is…
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT) is a rare yet clinically significant cardiac arrhythmia characterized by multiple ectopic foci within the atria generating electrical impulses. It is…
Multicentric Castleman’s Disease (MCD)
Multicentric Castleman’s Disease (MCD) is a rare and complex lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by an overgrowth of lymphoid tissue in multiple lymph node regions. Unlike the…
Multibacillary Leprosy
Multibacillary (MB) leprosy is a severe form of Hansen’s disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a slow-growing bacterium that primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and…
Mucormycosis
Mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, is a severe and often fatal fungal infection caused by fungi from the Mucorales order. It primarily affects individuals…
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII (Sly Syndrome)
Mucopolysaccharidosis type VII (MPS VII), also known as Sly syndrome, is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of the β-glucuronidase (GUSB) enzyme.…