Murine Typhus
Murine typhus, also known as endemic typhus or flea-borne typhus, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia typhi. This bacterial infection primarily spreads…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IV-A (Morquio A Syndrome)
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV-A (MPS IV-A), also known as Morquio A syndrome, is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase…
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (MPS II)
Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), also known as Hunter syndrome, is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase…
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I)
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a rare genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-L-iduronidase. This deficiency leads to the accumulation of…