Postexposure Plague Prophylaxis
Postexposure plague prophylaxis (PEP) is a critical public health intervention aimed at preventing illness in individuals exposed to Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for plague.…
Postencephalitic Parkinsonism
Postencephalitic parkinsonism (PEP) is a rare, neurodegenerative condition resulting from viral encephalitis, most notably encephalitis lethargica. It is characterized by Parkinson-like motor symptoms including bradykinesia,…
Post-Transplant Cytomegalovirus Infection
Post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is one of the most significant complications following solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This herpesvirus, typically latent in immunocompetent…
Post-Op Ocular Inflammation
Post-operative ocular inflammation is a common response following various types of intraocular surgery, including cataract extraction, vitrectomy, and glaucoma procedures. While a mild inflammatory reaction…
Postoperative Gynecological Infection Due to E. coli
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common Gram-negative bacillus that resides in the lower gastrointestinal tract. While most strains are non-pathogenic in their natural habitat,…
Postoperative Gynecologic Infection Due to Prevotella
Prevotella species, a group of gram-negative anaerobic bacteria, are increasingly implicated in postoperative gynecologic infections. Commonly found as commensals in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract,…
Postoperative Gynecologic Infection Due to Porphyromonas
Postoperative gynecologic infections are significant complications following pelvic surgeries, such as hysterectomies, cesarean sections, and laparoscopic procedures. Anaerobic bacteria, including the Porphyromonas genus—particularly Porphyromonas asaccharolytica…
Postoperative Gynecologic Infection Due to Bacteroides
Postoperative gynecologic infections are serious complications that can arise after procedures such as hysterectomy, cesarean delivery, myomectomy, or laparoscopic pelvic surgeries. One of the most…
Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis Prevention
Post-menopausal osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by decreased bone mass and structural deterioration, primarily caused by the sharp decline in estrogen levels following…
Post-Exposure Anthrax Prevention
Anthrax is a serious zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a spore-forming, Gram-positive bacterium. Human infection typically occurs through contact with infected animals or their…