Onchocerciasis
Onchocerciasis, commonly referred to as river blindness, is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by the filarial parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. It is transmitted to…
Oligodendroglioma
Oligodendroglioma is a rare, slow-growing primary brain tumor originating from oligodendrocytes—the glial cells responsible for producing myelin in the central nervous system. These tumors are…
Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common subtype of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting children under the age of 16.…
Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia (OSSN)
Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia (OSSN) encompasses a spectrum of dysplastic and neoplastic lesions of the conjunctiva and cornea, ranging from mild epithelial dysplasia to invasive…
Obesity Due to Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) Deficiency
Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) deficiency is a rare form of monogenic obesity characterized by early-onset severe obesity, adrenal insufficiency, and red hair pigmentation in most cases. The…
Nosocomial Pneumonia Due to Streptococcus pneumoniae
Nosocomial Pneumonia Due to Streptococcus pneumoniae: Nosocomial pneumonia, commonly referred to as hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), is an infection of the lung parenchyma that occurs 48…
Nosocomial Pneumonia Due to Serratia marcescens
Nosocomial Pneumonia Due to Serratia marcescens: Nosocomial pneumonia, also referred to as hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), is a serious and potentially fatal infection occurring 48 hours…
Nosocomial Pneumonia Due to Klebsiella pneumoniae
Nosocomial Pneumonia Due to Klebsiella pneumoniae: Klebsiella pneumoniae, a gram-negative, encapsulated bacillus, represents one of the most formidable pathogens implicated in nosocomial pneumonia. It is…
Nosocomial Pneumonia Due to Haemophilus influenzae
Nosocomial pneumonia due to Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) is a significant concern in hospitalized patients, particularly among those in intensive care units (ICUs), on mechanical…
Nosocomial Pneumonia Due to Escherichia coli
Nosocomial Pneumonia Due to Escherichia coli: Nosocomial pneumonia due to Escherichia coli represents a significant burden in hospital settings, particularly among critically ill and immunocompromised…