Microcomedones A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin. This small plug is called a microcomedo. If sebum continues…
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MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) A species of Gram-positive bacterium. This strain of S. aureus is resistant to methicillin and other beta-lactam antibiotics.…
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Lyme Disease Bacteria (see Borrelia Burgdorferi Bacteria)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Borrelia Burgdorferi Bacteria (Lyme Disease Bacteria) A species of bacteria that is the causative agent of Lyme disease. Related terms: B. burgdorferi…
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Hashimoto’s Disease An autoimmune condition of the thyroid gland (a gland located beneath the larynx). Tests Part of: Autoimmune Disease, Thyroiditis About…
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HIV/AIDS AIDS is a collection of symptoms known as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus…
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Bad Breath (Halitosis) The condition of having stale or foul-smelling breath. About Halitosis Halitosis is an unpleasant odour that originates from the…
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Infective Endocarditis (IE)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Infective Endocarditis (IE) An infectious process involving the endocardial layer of the heart. SymptomsTestsTreatmentsPrevention Part of: Endocarditis Infective Endocarditis (IE) Endocarditis (EN-do-kar-DI-tis)…
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Infective Endocarditis (IE): Tests
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Infective Endocarditis (IE): Tests An infectious process involving the endocardial layer of the heart. Part of: Infective Endocarditis (IE) Diagnosis of Infective…