Yaws is a chronic infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum pertenue, a bacterium closely related to the one that causes syphilis. This disease primarily affects…
Syphilis, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, progresses through several stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. The latent stage is particularly insidious, as it presents…
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, progresses through distinct stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. The latent stage, particularly its…
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, progresses through distinct stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. The latent stage is…
Latent bejel, also known as endemic syphilis, is a chronic, non-venereal treponemal infection caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies endemicum. This disease predominantly affects impoverished communities…
Laryngeal edema refers to the swelling of the laryngeal tissues, which can lead to significant airway obstruction and respiratory distress. This condition often arises as…
Large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGL leukemia) is a rare hematologic malignancy characterized by an abnormal increase in large granular lymphocytes. It primarily affects T cells…
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder characterized by the abnormal proliferation of Langerhans cells, a type of dendritic cell involved in the immune…
Lamivudine, a nucleoside analog, has been a cornerstone in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. However, prolonged use has led to the…