Chronic and Acute Bronchitis is a term that describes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (bronchi and the smaller branches termed…

Vasculitis is a heterogeneous group of pathologies characterized by inflammation of vessels and is defined as inflammation of blood vessels.…

Gonorrhea or “the clap,” is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae (N. gonorrhoeae). It’s also…

Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful, burning skin rash. The rash can appear red, dark pink, dark…

Lyme or Borreliosis Disease, sometimes referred to as Lyme infection or borreliosis, is a bacterial illness, transmitted to humans by…

The chickenpox virus causes all forms of shingles. This virus is known as varicella zoster virus (VZV). If a person had chickenpox and…

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacteria Leptospira. Anyone can get leptospirosis after getting water or soil contaminated…

A low platelet count is called thrombocytopenia. This condition can range from mild to severe, depending on its underlying cause.…

Hemolysis refers to the natural destruction of old or damaged red blood cells (RBCs). Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, or PNH, is…

Lung cancer or bronchogenic carcinoma is the number one cause of deaths all around the world. Lung cancer like all…