Category: Database: Disease
Blood Clotting Disorder
Blood clotting disorders, also called coagulation disorders or coagulopathies, are medical conditions that disrupt the normal balance between clot formation…
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but severe viral disease transmitted primarily through mosquito bites, caused by the Eastern…
La Crosse Encephalitis
La Crosse encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), primarily affecting children in the…
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania, also known as hair-pulling disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by the recurrent, irresistible urge to pull out…
Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a member of the Flavivirus…
Xerophthalmia
Xerophthalmia is a progressive eye disease caused by vitamin A deficiency, characterized by dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea due…
Keratomalacia
Keratomalacia is a severe, sight-threatening eye disorder resulting from profound vitamin A deficiency, characterized by softening and ulceration of the…
Nyctalopia
Nyctalopia, commonly referred to as night blindness, is a condition characterized by impaired vision in low-light or dark environments. Individuals…
Megaloblastic Anemia
Megaloblastic anemia is a type of macrocytic anemia characterized by the presence of abnormally large, immature red blood cells (called…
Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia is a form of megaloblastic anemia caused by vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency, specifically resulting from the inability to…
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic, genetic disorder that primarily affects the lungs, digestive system, and other organs by disrupting…
Malabsorption
Malabsorption refers to a group of conditions in which the body is unable to adequately absorb nutrients from the digestive…
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is a general term describing inflammation of the skin, encompassing various conditions that cause skin irritation, redness, itching, and…
Beriberi
Beriberi is a serious medical condition caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), an essential nutrient crucial for carbohydrate…
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is a serious neurological disorder that consists of two distinct but related conditions: Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s…