Necrotizing fasciitis or Flesh eating disease is one of the most severe bacterial infections that penetrates into a particular part of the human body and make the soft tissue of the body deteriorate. It looks as if the skin or the flesh has been eaten. In America almost 700 to 800 cases of the flesh… Continue reading Necrotizing fasciitis (Flesh Eating Disease)
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Dandy Walker Syndrome
Dandy Walker syndrome is a disorder of the brain that is present from birth. Patients will elicit abnormalities in the cerebellum as well as in the cerebrospinal fluid filled areas in and surrounding the cerebellum. It is named after Walter Dandy and Arthur Walker who are regarded as the founders of neurosurgery. Dandy Walker syndrome… Continue reading Dandy Walker Syndrome
Shingles without Rash
Also called herpes zoster, shingles is a type of viral infection marked by the occurrence of a rash in the abdominal area and severe pain. Most cases of shingles are identified by the occurrence of the distinctive rash, but it is also possible for the condition to occur without the rash. It may be noted… Continue reading Shingles without Rash
Hot Tub Rash
Hot tub rash is a skin condition which occurs due to bacterial infection of the hair follicles. The condition is named thus because the causative bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa tend to grow and thrive in swimming pools, hot tubs, and loofah sponges, etc. The medical term for the condition is hot tub folliculitis or Pseudomonas… Continue reading Hot Tub Rash