Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare inherited disorder that causes extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight. It severely impairs the skin's ability to repair DNA damage caused...
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infectious illness caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and carried by ticks. The disease starts with generalized flu-like...
Chilblains, also known as Pernio, is an inflammatory skin condition triggered by prolonged exposure to cold, damp conditions. It is derived from two old...
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a long-term infectious disease that primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucosal surfaces of the upper...
Anthrax is a severe infectious disease. The bacteria Bacillus anthracis causes this disorder. B. anthracis is a small, encapsulated, facultatively anaerobic or aerobic, gram-positive,...
Rickettsialpox is a rare, self-limiting bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Rickettsia Akari and transmitted to humans via house mouse mites (Liponyssoides sanguineus family) bites. The...
Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS) is a rare cancer that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and internal organs. It arises from endothelial cells lining blood or...