pemphigoid

Pemphigoid

Pemphigoid refers to a group of rare autoimmune blistering skin diseases characterized by subepidermal blister formation. These disorders arise when the immune system produces autoantibodies…
pelvic cellulitis

Pelvic Cellulitis

Pelvic cellulitis is a serious bacterial infection that affects the soft tissues within the pelvic region. It involves the subcutaneous tissue and dermis, and may…
pelvic abscess

Pelvic Abscess

A pelvic abscess is a localized collection of pus within the pelvic cavity, often resulting from a bacterial infection that has spread or remained untreated.…
pellagra

Pellagra

Pellagra is a nutritional disorder resulting from a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) or its precursor tryptophan. Historically referred to as the “disease of the…
paucibacillary leprosy

Paucibacillary Leprosy

Paucibacillary leprosy (PB leprosy) is a clinically and microbiologically distinct form of Hansen’s disease characterized by a limited number of skin lesions and low bacterial…
pasteurellosis

Pasteurellosis

Pasteurellosis is a zoonotic infection primarily caused by Pasteurella multocida, a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic coccobacillus. This bacterium is part of the normal flora in the…
pasteurella multocida osteomyelitis

Pasteurella multocida Osteomyelitis

Pasteurella multocida osteomyelitis is an uncommon but serious infection of the bone caused by Pasteurella multocida, a facultative anaerobic, Gram-negative coccobacillus. This zoonotic pathogen is…
pasteurella multocida endocarditis

Pasteurella multocida Endocarditis

Pasteurella multocida endocarditis represents a rare but increasingly recognized form of zoonotic infective endocarditis. This Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic coccobacillus is commonly found in the oropharyngeal…