skin and skin structure acinetobacter infection
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Skin and Skin Structure Acinetobacter Infections

Acinetobacter species, particularly Acinetobacter baumannii, are gram-negative, opportunistic pathogens implicated in a range of healthcare-associated infections. Among these, skin and skin structure infections (SSTIs) pose…
sjogren's syndrome
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Sjogren’s Syndrome

Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic systemic autoimmune disorder that primarily targets the body’s exocrine glands—most notably the salivary and lacrimal glands—leading to dryness of the…
sinusitis
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Sinusitis

Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, refers to inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses. It is a common clinical condition affecting millions globally,…
sinus headache
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Sinus Headache

Sinus headache is characterized by pain and pressure in the face due to inflammation or infection of the paranasal sinuses. While commonly attributed to sinusitis,…
single lesion paucibacillary leprosy
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Single Lesion Paucibacillary Leprosy

Single lesion paucibacillary (SLPB) leprosy is a distinct clinical presentation of Hansen’s disease characterized by a solitary skin lesion with no detectable bacilli on slit-skin…
sickle cell disease with crisis
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Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis

Sickle cell disease (SCD) with crisis represents the acute, life-threatening episodes that occur in individuals with SCD, often requiring urgent medical intervention. These crises are…
sickle cell disease
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Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders caused by a mutation in the HBB gene leading to the production…
shy-drager syndrome
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Shy-Drager Syndrome

Shy-Drager Syndrome, now more commonly referred to as Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a combination of autonomic dysfunction,…
sheep liver fluke infection
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Sheep Liver Fluke Infection

Sheep liver fluke infection, scientifically termed fasciolosis, is a parasitic disease caused by the trematode Fasciola hepatica. This flatworm primarily affects the liver and bile…
sezary disease
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Sézary Disease

Sézary disease, also referred to as Sézary syndrome, is a rare and aggressive leukemic variant of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). This hematologic malignancy is marked…