Disease-information
WHAT IS ASD AND HOW IS IT DEFINED
IN THE DSM-5?Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a
neurodevelopmental disorder with onset in early childhood that is associated
with a wide range of symptoms and ability levels. As defined by the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Autism
Spectrum Disorder is a complex n...
PubMed Central: Published February, 2021Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is
a common biochemical entity identified in women during pregnancy. SCH is
diagnosed when the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is elevated with a normal
free thyroxine (FT4) level. The thyroid hormone, FT4, is
necessary for fetal growth and development. Insufficient thyr...
This virus has been on
the rise in India, especially in West Bengal. A new strain of Adenovirus has
led to thousands of hospitalizations in India, with at least 40
children dying from the viral disease in the West Bengal state alone. Children with low immunity
during seasonal flu or those who usually suffer from respiratory infections
througho...
Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology:
Published on July, 2022Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is defined as any type of
uterine bleeding in which the amount, duration, or frequency is excessive for
the patient, and is not attributed to any detectable systemic or uterine
pathology, or pregnancy. The signs of AUB includ...
Importance:
Tinea Unguium (Onychomycosis) is most
often caused by Trichophyton rubrum and T. interdigitale. It should be
distinguished from other causes of onychomycosis:
Candida species, which often cause paronychia,
infection of skin around the nail.
Clinical features:
Tinea unguium is increasingly
prevalent with increas...
Journal of American Medical Associations: JAMA Network
ONYCHOMYCOSIS is a common fungal
disease. This disease is more common in older age groups and in selected
populations, such as swimmers, farmers and individuals with diabetes mellitus
or psoriasis.
Antifungal agents, such as
terbinafine and itraconazole, are significantly more eff...
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Journal: Published on October 2021Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal
infection of the fingernail or toenail bed leading to brittle, discolored, and
thickened nails. Untreated onychomycosis can cause pain, discomfort, and
physical impairment, negatively impacting quality of life. Onychomycosis should be...
Indian Journal of Dermatology: Published on July, 2017Dermatophytosis are the most common
fungal infections globally. According to the World Health Organization, the
prevalence rate of superficial mycotic infection worldwide has been found to be
20%–25%. Hot and humid climate in the tropical and subtropical countries like Bangladesh
makes derma...
Dermatophytosis is the most
common superficial fungal infection worldwide. In recent years, superficial
mycoses have become increasingly resistant to current antifungals;
specifically, high incidences of chronic infection, reinfection, and treatment
failure have been reported. Therefore the importance of
detecting drug resistance in clinical p...
Tinea cruris, also known as jock
itch, is a fungal infection involving the genital, pubic, perineal, and
perianal skin caused by pathogenic fungi known as dermatophytes. Tinea cruris is commonly caused
by Trichophyton rubrum or T. mentagrophytes.Several risk factors have been
identified that predispose an individual to tinea cruris, including e...
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association: Published
on January, 2018TAKE-HOME MESSAGECLINICAL QUESTIONWhich oral antifungal medication is
associated with the highest clinical (ie, normal appearance of the toenail) and
mycological (negative culture, microscopy, or both) cure rates vs placebo or
other antifungals when used to treat f...
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV): Published
on March, 2020Onychomycosis refers to persistent
fungal nail and adjacent skin infection by dermatophyte fungi, non-dermatophyte
fungi or yeast. It is the most common nail disease accounting for 90% of toe
nail infections worldwide.Dermatophytes are the most
freq...
