Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare but serious autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that affects the body's ability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. Without prompt diagnosis…
Pharyngitis Due to Streptococcus pyogenes
Pharyngitis Due to Streptococcus pyogenes: Pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A Streptococcus (GAS), represents one of the most common and clinically…
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
it is commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. This bacterial illness is characterized by severe coughing…
Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia is a form of megaloblastic anemia resulting from vitamin B12 deficiency due to impaired absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. It is classified as…
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL)
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) refers to a diverse group of rare and aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) derived from mature T-lymphocytes. Unlike B-cell lymphomas, PTCLs exhibit…
Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), also referred to as peripheral artery disease (PAD), is a chronic circulatory condition characterized by narrowed arteries that reduce blood…
Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supportive structures of the teeth, including the gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone. Originating from untreated…
Periodontal Infection
Periodontal infection refers to the inflammatory condition affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. This infection progresses…
Peptostreptococcus Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Peptostreptococcus species are anaerobic, gram-positive cocci commonly found as part of the normal flora in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and female genital tract. Despite…
Peptostreptococcus Pelvic Cellulitis
Peptostreptococcus species are anaerobic, gram-positive cocci that naturally inhabit the female genital tract, gastrointestinal system, and oral cavity. While generally harmless in their native environments,…