What is giardiasis Giardiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by giardia infection with the tummy protozoan parasite Giardia intestinalis (also known as Giardia lamblia or Giardia duodenalis)
What is histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum (a dimorphic fungus). There are two varieties of the pathogen, Histoplasma
What is rosacea Rosacea is a common but poorly understood long-term skin inflammation that causes redness, flushing, and sometimes pimples and pustules that mainly affects
What is hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus is a serious condition characterized by excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. In babies, hydrocephalus (fluid accumulation in
What is placenta accreta Placenta accreta is a potentially life threatening obstetric condition in which the placenta is abnormally attached too deeply and too firmly
What is placental abruption Placental abruption is a serious condition in which the normally-implanted placenta separates from the wall of the uterus before birth (after
What is pulmonary atresia Pulmonary atresia is a heart defect present at birth (congenital) that's normally diagnosed within the first few hours or days of