Introduction Rabies is a preventable viral zoonotic illness caused by the bite of rabid animals. The rabies virus is a single-stranded, negative-sense RNA virus belonging to the family Rhabdoviridae and the genus Lyssavirus. Incidence Incubation Period Types of Rabies Furious or encephalitic rabies Paralytic rabies Causes of Rabies Risk Factors of Rabies Factors that can … Read more
Introduction Lithotripsy is a medical procedure used to break up kidney stones and other stones in the urinary tract into smaller fragments so that they can be more easily passed out of the body. Types of Lithotripsy Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) Intracorporeal Lithotripsy Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy (EHL) Laser Lithotripsy Ultrasound Lithotripsy Indications of Lithotripsy Lithotripsy … Read more
Introduction A kidney (renal) transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged kidney with a healthy kidney obtained from a donor. The best replacement therapy for people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a kidney transplant since it extends lifespan and quality of life. Advantages of Kidney Transplant Indications of Kidney Transplant Contraindications of … Read more
Introduction Mumps is a contagious viral infection caused by the Mumps virus, a single-stranded, linear, negative-sense RNA virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family and subfamily Rubulavirinae. During illness, the virus first infects the upper respiratory tract. From there, it spreads to the salivary glands and lymph nodes. The virus spreads throughout the body when it … Read more
Introduction A kidney (renal) biopsy is an invasive diagnostic technique that is performed to collect a segment of renal tissue, generally with the use of a needle or similar surgical tool. In patients with the renal parenchymal disease, kidney biopsy continues to be the gold standard for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis prediction. Indications of Kidney … Read more
Introduction Measles (Rubeola) is a highly contagious viral respiratory illness caused by the measles virus, the single-stranded, linear, negative-sense RNA virus, that belongs to the family Paramyxoviridae, a member of the genus Morbillivirus. It is an acute febrile viral illness that can be prevented and causes rashes all over the body. It can be transmitted … Read more
Introduction PET scan (positron emission tomography Scan) is a functional scanning technique that uses radiotracers (radioactive substances), a special camera, and a computer to project and measure variations in metabolic processes, and other physical activities inside the body including blood flow, local chemical composition, as well as absorption. The scan reveals both normal and abnormal metabolic or biochemical activities of the tissues and … Read more
Introduction An inguinal hernia (IH) is a hernia (protrusion) of intraabdominal or extraperitoneal organs that occurs through the inguinal canal due to weakness of the lower abdominal muscles like a transverse and oblique muscle. Incidence Classification of Inguinal Hernia Based on the Anatomical Location Direct inguinal hernia Indirect inguinal hernia Pantaloon hernia Based on the … Read more
Introduction Influenza (Flu) is a severe, extremely contagious viral respiratory infection that is mostly brought on by the influenza virus. Influenza viruses are members of the Orthomyxoviridae RNA virus family and are divided into influenza A, B, C and D based on their main antigenic distinctions. A wide range of animal species, in addition to … Read more
Introduction CT scan (or Computed tomography scan) is a computerized x-ray imaging technique in which a narrow beam of x-rays is focused on a person and rotated quickly around the body that produces signals that are processed by the computer to create cross-sectional tomographic images (slices). CT scans are also called Computed Axial Tomography (CAT) … Read more