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Encephalopathy Encephalopathy is referred to the abnormal brain structures or improper functioning of your brain. Depending on the underlying pathology, it can cause long-term or short-term problems. The symptoms may get stable, static or get worse as the disease progresses. Also, significant brain loss is a cardinal feature of encephalopathy. There is no one population, in particular, that is more prone to getting the encephalopathy. Because it is categorized in many types, it can affect any population of any age and gender. There are many types of encephalopathy and brain disease. Out of these, some may be permanent, while others may be just temporary; some are present at birth, while others may be acquired after birth and may get worse as one grows up. Epidemiology Demographic and epidemiological data suggest that encephalopathy correlates with age. The number of patients with encephalopathy increases after the age of 65 years. People older than 75 years, who reside in n...

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that affects the skin as well as the soft tissues under the surface of the skin. This kind of an infection usually occurs when bacteria enter normal or broken skin and start spreading under the skin into the soft tissues. This causes inflammation and infection in the affected parts of the skin. Cellulitis can either be caused by exogenous bacteria or even by the normal flora of the skin. Cracks in the skin, bruises, cuts, open wounds, surgical wounds, insect bites, burns, and blisters are common sites where such infections develop. Although cellulitis may affect any part of the body, usually the skin on the legs and face are primarily affected by this disease. History When cellulitis was first identified in 1860 it was just considered an inflammatory condition and there was no treatment given. Around 1865 the condition was recognized as a bacterial infection. The type of bacteria that was causing the infection would eventually be identifi...

ACUTE MYELOID LUKEMIA Acute myeloid lukemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer It starts in your bone marrow, the soft inner parts of bones. AML usually begins in cells that turn into white blood cells, but it can start in other blood-forming cells, as well. With acute types of lukemia such as AML, bone marrow cells don't grow the way they're supposed to. These immature cells, called blasts, build up in your body. You may hear other names for acute myeloid leukemia, including: Acute myelocytic leukemia Acute myelogenous leukemia Acute granulocytic leukemia Acute non-lymphocytic leukemia  It can spread quickly to your blood and to other parts of your body, such as your Lymph nodes Liver Spleen Brain and spinal cord Testicles AML Causes and Risk Factors Doctors often don’t know why someone gets AML. But some things may make you more likely to get it. Acute myeloid leukemia risk factors include: Smoking Coming into contact with certain chemicals such as benzene...

Severe acute respiratory syndrome Fatal respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus. SARS appeared in 2002 in China. It spread worldwide within a few months, although it was quickly contained. SARS is a virus transmitted through droplets that enter the air when someone with the disease coughs, sneezes or talks. No known transmission has occurred since 2004. Symptoms SARS  usually begins with flu-like signs and symptoms — fever, chills, muscle aches, headache and occasionally diarrhea. After about a week, signs and symptoms include: Fever of 100.5 F (38 C) or higherb Dry cough Shortness of breath sore throat problems breathing, including shortness of breath headache body aches loss of appetite malaise night sweats and chills confusion rash diarrhea How SARS spreads Most respiratory illnesses, including  SARS , spread through droplets that enter the air when someone with the disease coughs, sneezes or talks. Most experts think  SARS  spreads mainly through ...