Congenital Syphilis: Diagnoses, Symptoms, Treatment
Syphilis results from infection with Treponema Pallidum. Congenital Syphilis (CS) occurs when the Treponema bacterium is transmitted from the mother to the fetus (unborn...
Anencephaly: Exploring a Rare Neural Tube Defect
Anencephaly is a serious but rare birth defect. Babies with this birth defect are born without some portions of the brain and skull. The...
Pierre Robin Syndrome: Understanding the Condition
Pierre Robin Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder, manifests with facial and mouth deformities that impede breathing. It can occur independently or alongside syndromes like...
Pachyonychia Congenita: Understanding the Rare Nail Disorder
Pachyonychia is a rare disease involving your body's keratin genes. As indicated by its name, it is a congenital condition, meaning it is present...
Port-Wine Stain: Causes, Treatment & Complications
Port-wine stain is a non-cancerous condition some babies are born with. It is named so because it looks like wine was splashed on the...
DiGeorge Syndrome: A Closer Look
What is DiGeorge Syndrome?
DiGeorge syndrome, also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is a genetic disease that is present from birth. The main reason...
