Diseases

Diseases

Contributors in Diseases

Diseases

Lymphocytic leukemia where cells show little differentiation. There are three major subgroups (FAB L1, L2, & L3) based on distinguishing characteristics of the blast cells. Adult and childhood forms ...

fabry disease

Health care; Diseases

Lysosomal storage disease caused by a deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A and resulting in an accumulation of globotriaosylceramide in the renal and cardiovascular systems. The disease is X-linked ...

cystinosis

Health care; Diseases

Lysosomal storage disorders of unknown molecular defect, characterized by widespread deposition of cystine crystals in reticuloendothelial cells.

cystoid macular edema

Health care; Diseases

Macular degeneration characterized by edema and cystic spaces which may lead to a macular depression or hole.

adjustment disorders

Health care; Diseases

Maladaptive reactions to identifiable psychosocial stressors occurring within a short time after onset of the stressor. They are manifested by either impairment in social or occupational functioning ...

falciparum malaria

Health care; Diseases

Malaria caused by plasmodium falciparum. This is the severest form of malaria and is associated with the highest levels of parasites in the blood. This disease is characterized by irregularly ...

vivax malaria

Health care; Diseases

Malaria caused by plasmodium vivax. This form of malaria is less severe than falciparum malaria, but there is a higher probability for relapses to occur. Febrile paroxysms often occur every other ...