Diseases Articles
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Leprosy is a complex infectious disease caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. This eMedTV article discusses the disease in detail, including its history, transmission methods, the various types, treatments, and prevalence.
Characterized by severe coughing spells, whooping cough is a respiratory system illness caused by bacteria. This eMedTV article provides an overview of whooping cough, including information about its symptoms, complications, and treatment options.
SARS is a highly contagious (and sometimes deadly) viral disease that was discovered in 2002. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at SARS, including information on its transmission, causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
An estimated 10 to 20% of Americans come down with influenza each year -- a highly contagious respiratory infection. This page of the eMedTV website describes symptoms of influenza, how it is transmitted, and who is most at risk from it.
Sarcoidosis is a condition in which small clumps of cells are produced in various organs of the body. As this eMedTV article explains, it is not a form of cancer. This portion of the Web site provides an overview of sarcoidosis.
Myasthenia gravis is a disease characterized by a certain type of muscle weakness. As this eMedTV article explains, the weakness increases during activity and improves after rest. This page lists the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this disease.
Typhoid fever is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the disease, including information about transmission, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.
Toxins produced by a group of bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum cause the disease known as botulism. This eMedTV page provides details about this rare but serious illness, including how it is acquired, symptoms, and treatment options.
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. This eMedTV article explains possible causes and symptoms of a UTI. Risk factors and treatment options for urinary tract infections are also discussed.
Avian influenza is highly contagious among birds, especially domestic birds, but rarely infects people. This eMedTV article discusses avian influenza in detail, including subtypes, how it is transmitted, and the danger, if any, it poses to people.
Although scleroderma may be referred to as a single disease, it is really a symptom of a group of diseases. This eMedTV article discusses this condition in detail, including information about symptoms, subtypes, treatment options, and prognosis.
Characterized by scarred lung tissue, pulmonary fibrosis is a disease that can result from other conditions. This eMedTV article describes the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis, explores the causes of this condition, and lists available treatments.
This segment of the eMedTV archives describes CREST -- a type of scleroderma that affects the skin only in certain areas, including the fingers, hands, and face. The symptoms that the acronym is based on are also explained.
Typhoid is rare in the United States, but still common in the developing world. This eMedTV article provides detailed information about the disease, which is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria. Symptoms and treatment options are also discussed.
There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases, which include multiple sclerosis and scleroderma. This eMedTV resource discusses autoimmune diseases, which occur when your immune cells mistake your body's cells as invaders and attack them.
Polymyalgia rheumatica is a condition that can cause pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and hips. This eMedTV article explains polymyalgia rheumatica in detail, including information on its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
This eMedTV page describes Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease in which the moisture-producing glands are targeted, causing dryness, especially in the mouth and eyes. Symptoms, treatment methods, and links to more information are also provided.
This eMedTV segment offers a detailed look at Raynaud's disease, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. This disease is characterized by sudden, sporadic contractions of blood vessels in the fingers and toes when exposed to cold.
Giardiasis is an intestinal illness that causes diarrhea. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the condition, including symptoms, common transmission methods, and treatment options. Links to additional information are also provided.
