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Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that is transmitted to humans from animals – most often from cattle and buffalo. The disease affects many wild and domestic animals, including sheep, goats, dogs, pigs, camels, and reindeer.

Brucellosis has been recognized in humans since the XX century; however it has existed since ancient times. A Scottish microbiologist David Bruce was first to establish the relationship between the bacteria and disease in 1887. Alternative names for the condition include Bang’s disease, Crimean fever, Malta fever, Gibraltar fever, and Mediterranean fever. Most of these names were given in connection with the location of disease. Another popular name undulant fever originates from the wave-like nature of the symptoms. Readmore…

Cheilitis is a medical condition causing inflammation of the lip. In cheilitis lips usually appear dry, scaly, and sensitive. Small cracks, redness and swelling may occur. There are several types of lip inflammation that may be caused by many conditions, including:

- Iron deficiency anemia
- Megaloblastic anemia (caused by Vitamin B12 deficiency)
- Oral candidiasis (a condition causing creamy whitish lesions on the longue and inner cheeks)
- Allergy
- Taking retinoids, high doses of vitamin A, chemotherapeutic agents, lithium, and some other medications
- High fever or dehydration
- Environmental conditions (such as cold weather) Readmore…

Scarlet fever is an infectious bacterial disease most commonly affecting children of 4-12 years of age. As the children grow older, they usually acquire protective antibodies which prevent the illness.

Also known as scarlatina, scarlet fever causes fever and a scarlet rash. Although the condition was once considered a life-threatening disease, nowadays it is effectively treated with antibiotics. Readmore…

Meninges are the three membranes lining the skull and spinal cord, namely dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid. A medical condition characterized by meninges inflammation is known as meningitis. This disease has a set of distinctive symptoms which may vary depending on its cause.

Meningitis is a life-threatening disease, which is considered a medical emergency. Readmore…

Strep throat is a colloquial name for streptococcal pharyngitis, or inflammation of the pharynx. The pharynx is a cavity behind the nose and mouth, which connects them to the esophagus.

Streptococcal infection primary affects the tonsils and sometimes the larynx. Tonsils are two lymphoid tissues in the throat located on each side of the root of the tongue, and larynx is a hollow muscular organ which forms an air passage to the lungs and holds the vocal cords.

Strep throat is a widespread disease and is common cause of sore throat in children. Readmore…

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by toxoplasmas, which is usually transmitted through eating contaminated food and contact with cat’s feces or soil. The disease is known to be especially dangerous in unborn children.

Causes of toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasma is a parasitic spore-forming protozoan and toxoplasmosis is caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii.
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Gout is a kind of arthritis which occurs due to defective metabolism of uric acid and most often affects the small bones of the feet. Gout of the big toe (metatarsal-phalangeal joint) is also known as podagra and accounts for about half of cases. The disease may also affect other joints, including fingers, knees, and heels.

Gout has been known since ancient times and it was referred to as “rich man’s disease” or “the disease of kings”. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was the first to describe uric acid crystals in the XVII century. And later, in 1848, Alfred Baring Garrod discovered that uric acid crystals were the cause of gout. Readmore…

Candidiasis is a common fungal or yeast infection caused by any fungus of Candida species. The alternative names of the disease include moniliasis and oidiomycosis. Readmore…

Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease affecting the upper respiratory tract. It is a potentially fatal condition, which onsets have been reported throughout the world, but now the incidence is rare because of immunization.

Diphtheria was named by French physician Pierre Bretonneau in 1826 and its name derives from Greek word meaning “leather”, referred to the pseudomembrane forming in the throat of infected people. Readmore…

Lichen planus (LP) is a mucocutaneous disease that forms papules, lesions, or rash on the skin or oral mucosa. The disease got its name due to lichen-like appearance of the lesion, although it is not connected with lichens. Readmore…