Histoplasmosis, caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, is a fungal infection that primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other organs, leading to a more severe,…
Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is a severe, systemic fungal infection caused by Coccidioides species, primarily Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii. Endemic to arid regions of the southwestern…
Disseminated candidiasis represents a severe systemic infection caused by Candida species, notably Candida albicans. This condition arises when the fungus enters the bloodstream, leading to…
Disseminated blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, a dimorphic fungus endemic to certain regions of North America. This condition arises when…
Diffuse proliferative lupus nephritis (DPLN) represents a severe renal manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Characterized by widespread inflammation and proliferation within the glomeruli, DPLN…
Diffuse Lewy body disease, also known as dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of alpha-synuclein proteins…
Differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is the most common type of thyroid malignancy, originating from follicular thyroid cells. It comprises two primary subtypes: papillary thyroid carcinoma…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) encompasses chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. A prevalent and distressing symptom of IBD…
Acute thromboembolic stroke occurs when a blood clot obstructs cerebral blood flow, leading to ischemia and potential neuronal damage. This condition demands immediate medical intervention…