Streptococcal Septicemia
Streptococcal septicemia, also referred to as streptococcal bacteremia, is a critical bloodstream infection caused by invasive strains of Streptococcus species. This condition demands urgent clinical…
Streptococcal Pneumonia
Streptococcal pneumonia, commonly referred to as pneumococcal pneumonia, is a severe bacterial infection of the lungs caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. This gram-positive diplococcus is a…
Streptococcal Peritonitis
Streptococcal peritonitis is an acute, life-threatening inflammation of the peritoneum caused by infection with Streptococcus species. While peritonitis can arise from various microbial agents, streptococcal…
Streptococcal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Streptococcal pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a severe form of reproductive tract infection caused by Streptococcus species, notably Group A Streptococcus (GAS) and Group B…
Streptococcal Meningitis
Streptococcal meningitis is a life-threatening bacterial infection characterized by the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges.…
Streptococcal Infection
Streptococcal infections refer to a range of conditions caused by Streptococcus bacteria, a genus of Gram-positive cocci. These infections vary widely in severity, from mild…
Streptococcal Endometritis
Streptococcal endometritis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the endometrial lining of the uterus caused by Streptococcus species, particularly Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A) or…
Streptococcal Endocarditis
Streptococcal endocarditis is a severe form of infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus species, most commonly the viridans group streptococci (VGS). This condition involves the infection…
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Stiff-Man Syndrome (SMS), also known as Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), is a rare, progressive neurological disorder characterized by muscle stiffness, spasms, and functional disability. Most…
Steatosis of Liver
Steatosis of the liver, commonly known as fatty liver disease, is a condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of triglycerides within liver cells. This infiltration of…