What is cholera Cholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae (see Figure 1) caused by

What is cholangiocarcinoma Cholangiocarcinoma or cancer of the bile duct is a rare type of cancer that mainly affects adults aged over 65, but bile

What is a wart A viral wart is a very common growth of the skin caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). A wart is

What is carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that has no odor, taste or color, also known as the "Invisible Killer",

What is Stevens Johnson syndrome Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a rare, acute, serious, and potentially fatal skin reaction in which there is sheet-like

What is precocious puberty Precocious puberty is when a person's sexual and physical traits develop and mature earlier than normal. Precocious (meaning prematurely developed) puberty

What is valley fever Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus (or mold) Coccidioides. Valley fever, also known as "San Joaquin

What is swine flu Swine flu was the popular name for flu caused by a relatively new type of flu virus responsible for a global

What are uterine polyps Uterine polyps also known as endometrial polyps, are localized hyperplastic overgrowths of endometrium (inner wall of the uterus) that contain both

What are menstrual cramps Many women will experience some form of pain during their period (painful menstruation or dysmenorrhea) - in fact most women experience