streptococcal meningitis

Streptococcal Meningitis

Streptococcal meningitis is a life-threatening bacterial infection characterized by the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges.…
streptococcal joint infection

Streptococcal Joint Infection

Streptococcal joint infection, a form of septic arthritis, is an acute and potentially destructive condition of the joints caused by Streptococcus species, most commonly Streptococcus…
streptococcal infection

Streptococcal Infection

Streptococcal infections refer to a range of conditions caused by Streptococcus bacteria, a genus of Gram-positive cocci. These infections vary widely in severity, from mild…
streptococcal endometritis

Streptococcal Endometritis

Streptococcal endometritis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the endometrial lining of the uterus caused by Streptococcus species, particularly Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A) or…
streptococcal endocarditis

Streptococcal Endocarditis

Streptococcal endocarditis is a severe form of infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus species, most commonly the viridans group streptococci (VGS). This condition involves the infection…
strabismus

Strabismus

Strabismus, commonly referred to as crossed eyes or eye misalignment, is a condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when…
stomatitis

Stomatitis

Stomatitis refers to inflammation within the oral cavity, which may involve the lips, cheeks, tongue, gums, and roof or floor of the mouth. It is…
stiff-man syndrome

Stiff-Man Syndrome

Stiff-Man Syndrome (SMS), also known as Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), is a rare, progressive neurological disorder characterized by muscle stiffness, spasms, and functional disability. Most…
stevens-johnson syndrome

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare, acute, and potentially fatal skin and mucous membrane disorder characterized by widespread epidermal necrosis and detachment. Often triggered by…
steatosis of liver

Steatosis of Liver

Steatosis of the liver, commonly known as fatty liver disease, is a condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of triglycerides within liver cells. This infiltration of…