Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis
Rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is an urgent, life-saving intervention administered to individuals exposed to the rabies virus. Given the nearly 100% fatality rate of symptomatic…
Pyrimethamine Toxicity
Pyrimethamine is a folic acid antagonist primarily employed in the treatment of protozoal infections such as toxoplasmosis and malaria. By inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), pyrimethamine…
Pyridoxine Deficiency
Pyridoxine deficiency, commonly referred to as vitamin B6 deficiency, is a medical condition resulting from insufficient levels of pyridoxine, a vital water-soluble vitamin essential for…
Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is a serious bacterial infection affecting one or both kidneys, often originating from a urinary tract infection (UTI) that has spread upwards. If untreated,…
Pustular Psoriasis
Pustular psoriasis is a rare and severe form of psoriasis characterized by the presence of white, pus-filled blisters (pustules) surrounded by red, inflamed skin. Unlike…
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious and potentially life-threatening infection caused primarily by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs but can spread to…
Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), commonly referred to as pulmonary embolism, is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the obstruction of the pulmonary arteries by thrombi, typically…
Pulmonary Multi-Drug Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Pulmonary multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB) represents a severe and escalating public health crisis, marked by resistance to at least isoniazid and rifampin, the two…
Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Interstitial Lung Disease
Pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) is a complex and progressive cardiopulmonary disorder in which elevated pulmonary arterial pressure occurs secondary to chronic…