Encephalitis
Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain parenchyma, presents as diffuse and/or focal neuropsychological dysfunction. Although it primarily involves the brain,…
West Nile virus
The West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes. The West Nile virus can infect humans, birds, mosquitoes, horses (mammals) etc.…
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that are a consequence of abnormal protein deposits in various body tissues. These abnormal…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a type of virus called a retrovirus, which can infect humans when it comes…
Liver Enzymes
High liver enzyme levels may be temporary, or they may be a sign of a medical condition like hepatitis or…
Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis or Cave Disease is a disease caused by an infection with a fungus known as Histoplasma capsulatum, which is…
Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that develops in a blood vessel elsewhere in the body (often the…
Constipation
Constipation is a difficulty passing stool. Chronic constipation occurs when the problem lasts for more than a few weeks. Chronic…