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Pneumococcal Infection

Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a gram-positive bacterium that can lead to a broad range of illnesses, ranging from mild respiratory conditions to…
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Pneumococcal Acute Otitis Media

Pneumococcal acute otitis media (AOM) is a common and potentially severe infection of the middle ear, primarily caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is especially prevalent…
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Malignant Pleural Effusion

Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a serious oncologic condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of cancer-related fluid in the pleural cavity. This condition typically indicates…
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Pleural Empyema

Pleural empyema, also referred to as empyema thoracis, is the accumulation of pus within the pleural cavity—the space between the lung and the chest wall—typically…
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Platysma Bands

Platysma bands are vertical lines or cords that become prominent in the neck region with age. These visible structures are due to the contraction, separation,…
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Plasmodium Vivax Malaria Prevention

Plasmodium vivax, a protozoan parasite, presents unique challenges in malaria prevention due to its ability to form hypnozoites—dormant liver-stage parasites capable of causing relapses. These…
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Plasmodium Vivax Malaria

Plasmodium vivax is one of the five protozoan species that cause malaria in humans. Unlike the often-deadly Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax malaria is generally less…
plasmodium ovale malaria
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Plasmodium ovale Malaria

Plasmodium ovale is one of the five species of Plasmodium known to cause malaria in humans. Though less prevalent than P. falciparum or P. vivax,…