Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
What is Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Ebola virus disease (EVD) or Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) is a severe fatal disease that can affect both humans and primates. Four viruses which causes the disease in humans are the Bundibugyo virus (BDBV), Sudan...
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Craniosynostosis
What is Craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis is an abnormal birth defect that causes the premature fusion of one or more sutures in a baby’s skull by ossification. This results in a distorted growth of the skull and an increase in the intracranial...
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Sickle Cell Anemia
What is Sickle Cell Anemia ? Sickle cell anemia is a severe, chronic, autosomal genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal red blood cells. Normally, the red blood cells contain an iron-rich protein known as hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying...
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Vasculitis
Vasculitis is a general term used to refer to a group of disorders that destroys the blood vessels through inflammation. Vasculitis may affect arteries, veins and the capillaries. It is primarily characterized by an inflammation and damage to the walls...
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Swimmer’s Ear
What is Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis externa) Otitis externa, otherwise known as swimmer’s ear, is an inflammation of the outer ear and the ear canal. It usually affects the ear canal, which encompasses the external part of the ear reaching up...
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Hypochloremia
What is Hypochloremia? Hypochloremia is an imbalance in electrolyte, where there is abnormal chlorine ion depletion in the blood. Normal value ranges from 97-107 mEq/L. However, in hypochloremia, the chloride levels become less than 98mEq/L. It is often associated with...
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Hyperchloremia
What is Hyperchloremia? Hyperchloremia is an electrolyte disturbance, where there is an abnormal elevation in the level of chloride ions in the blood stream. The normal range for chloride ion in serum is 97 to107 mEq/L. Thus, if this normal...
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Lou Gehrig’s Disease (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – ALS)
Lou Gehrig’s Disease Definition Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a motor neuron disease resulting due to upper and lower motor neuron degeneration, which are located in the ventral horn of spinal cord and cortical...
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Leukocytosis
Leukocytosis Definition Leukocytosis is defined as a state in which there is increased leukocytes (WBC's - White Blood Cells) count in the blood above the normal range with respect to age and sex. Leukocytes are also known by the name...
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