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Erysipeloid

In humans Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae infections most commonly present in a mild cutaneous form known as erysipeloid or fish poisoning. E. rhusiopathiae can cause an indolent cellulitis more commonly in individuals […]


Monoarthritis

Monoarthritis is inflammation (arthritis) of one joint at a time. It is usually caused by trauma infection or crystalline arthritis.


Toxic megacolon

Toxic megacolon (megacolon toxicum) is an acute form of colonic distension. It is characterized by a very dilated colon (megacolon) accompanied by abdominal distension (bloating) and sometimes fever abdominal pain […]


Myeloperoxidase deficiency

Myeloperoxidase deficiency is a common genetic disorder featuring deficiency either in quantity or of function of myeloperoxidase an enzyme found in certain phagocytic immune cells especially polymorphonuclear leukocytes. It can […]


Olivopontocerebellar atrophy

Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) is the degeneration of neurons in specific areas of the brain โ€“ the cerebellum pons and inferior olives.


Red eye (medicine)

In medicine red eye is a non-specific term to describe an eye that appears red due to illness or injury. The term usually refers to injection and prominence of the […]


Degenerative disc disease

Degeneration of one or more intervertebral disc(s) of the spine often called degenerative disc disease (DDD) or degenerative disc disorder is a condition that can be painful and can greatly […]


Adverse drug reaction

An adverse drug reaction (abbreviated ADR) is an expression that describes harm associated with the use of given medications at a normal dosage during normal use. ADRs may occur following […]


Neuromyelitis optica

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) also known as Devic’s disease or Devic’s syndrome is an heterogeneous condition consisting of recurrent and simultaneous inflammation and demyelination of the optic nerve (optic neuritis) and […]


Distal radius fracture

A distal radius fracture is a common bone fracture of the radius in the forearm. Because of its proximity to the wrist joint this injury is often called a wrist […]


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