subacute bursitis

Subacute Bursitis

Subacute bursitis refers to the inflammation of a bursa that persists beyond the acute phase, but without the severity typically associated with chronic bursitis. The…
struvite renal calculi

Struvite Renal Calculi

Struvite renal calculi, also known as magnesium ammonium phosphate stones, are a specific type of kidney stone formed in response to urinary tract infections (UTIs)…
strongyloidiasis

Strongyloidiasis

Strongyloidiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the nematode Strongyloides stercoralis, a roundworm that primarily affects the human gastrointestinal system. This infection is a major…
streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination

Streptococcus pneumoniae Vaccination

Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) is a leading bacterial pathogen responsible for severe respiratory infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and invasive diseases like meningitis and bacteremia. It…
streptococcus pneumoniae bronchitis

Streptococcus pneumoniae Bronchitis

Streptococcus pneumoniae bronchitis is a lower respiratory tract infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a Gram-positive, alpha-hemolytic diplococcus. Though commonly associated with pneumonia and meningitis, this…
streptococcus pericarditis

Streptococcus Pericarditis

Streptococcus pericarditis is an acute or subacute inflammation of the pericardial sac, caused by various Streptococcus species. Though rare in the antibiotic era, this form…
streptococcus osteomyelitis

Streptococcus Osteomyelitis

Streptococcus osteomyelitis refers to a serious bacterial bone infection caused predominantly by species of Streptococcus, particularly Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus, GAS), Streptococcus agalactiae (Group…
streptococcus myositis

Streptococcus Myositis

Streptococcus myositis is a rare but fulminant infection of skeletal muscle primarily caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS), most notably Streptococcus pyogenes. It is distinct…