Postoperative Ocular Pain
Postoperative ocular pain refers to discomfort or pain experienced by patients following eye surgeries, such as cataract removal, glaucoma treatment, or refractive procedures like LASIK.…
Postmenopausal Hormone-Dependent Breast Cancer
Hormone-dependent breast cancer, also referred to as hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer, is characterized by the expression of estrogen receptors (ER) and/or progesterone receptors (PR)…
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common and persistent complication of herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles. It is characterized by chronic neuropathic pain that…
Postexposure Plague Prophylaxis
Postexposure plague prophylaxis (PEP) is a critical public health intervention aimed at preventing illness in individuals exposed to Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for plague.…
Postencephalitic Parkinsonism
Postencephalitic parkinsonism (PEP) is a rare, neurodegenerative condition resulting from viral encephalitis, most notably encephalitis lethargica. It is characterized by Parkinson-like motor symptoms including bradykinesia,…
Post-Transplant Cytomegalovirus Infection
Post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is one of the most significant complications following solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This herpesvirus, typically latent in immunocompetent…
Post-Op Ocular Inflammation
Post-operative ocular inflammation is a common response following various types of intraocular surgery, including cataract extraction, vitrectomy, and glaucoma procedures. While a mild inflammatory reaction…
Postoperative Gynecological Infection Due to E. coli
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common Gram-negative bacillus that resides in the lower gastrointestinal tract. While most strains are non-pathogenic in their natural habitat,…
Postoperative Gynecologic Infection Due to Prevotella
Prevotella species, a group of gram-negative anaerobic bacteria, are increasingly implicated in postoperative gynecologic infections. Commonly found as commensals in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract,…
Postoperative Gynecologic Infection Due to Porphyromonas
Postoperative gynecologic infections are significant complications following pelvic surgeries, such as hysterectomies, cesarean sections, and laparoscopic procedures. Anaerobic bacteria, including the Porphyromonas genus—particularly Porphyromonas asaccharolytica…