Diseases Articles A-Z
This eMedTV article explains that Wegener's granulomatosis (a condition that mainly affects the upper respiratory tract) is a rare disease in which the blood vessels become inflamed. This page discusses Wegener's granulomatosis in detail.
Wegener's granulomatosis is a condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels. As this eMedTV article explains, it often occurs in the upper respiratory tract. This article describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
As this eMedTV article explains, Wegener's granulomatosis is often treated with medications such as prednisone, azathioprine, and cyclophosphamide. This part of the Web site offers an in-depth look at Wegener's medication.
This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at what causes leprosy (a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae) and explains how it is transmitted, the damage it can cause, and factors that affect whether a person gets the disease.
Since SARS is a newly discovered illness, many people are unsure of what causes SARS. As this eMedTV page explains, the condition is caused by the SARS virus, which is spread through person-to-person contact by air or touching a contaminated object.
What is giardiasis? As this eMedTV page explains, this intestinal illness is caused by a one-celled parasite and is characterized by bouts of diarrhea. This page also discusses the cause of this infection and who is most likely to get it.
What is scleroderma? As this eMedTV article explains, this is a group of diseases characterized primarily by the formation of scar tissue on the skin, blood vessels, and internal organs. Information on types, symptoms, and treatment is also provided.
This eMedTV article answers the question, "What is typhoid fever?" and provides detailed information about this life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi -- including its causes, symptoms, and how it's spread.
Whooping cough is a respiratory system illness caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. This eMedTV article provides an overview of whooping cough, including information about its symptoms, complications, and treatment options.
In cases of whooping cough, complications may include pneumonia, difficulty breathing, and seizures. This eMedTV segment lists potential complications of whooping cough in adults and explains the severity of complications that may occur in infants.
As explained in this eMedTV resource, making a whooping cough diagnosis often involves ruling out other conditions that may be causing the patient's symptoms, such as bronchitis. This article outlines the steps involved in diagnosing whooping cough.
Cases of whooping cough in adults have increased dramatically in recent years. This eMedTV article looks at some of the differences between how whooping cough affects children and adults. Symptoms of the infection tend to be less severe in adults.
Whooping cough in infants can be very serious; without proper treatment, the illness can even be fatal. This eMedTV Web page discusses the prevalence of whooping cough among infants and outlines the vaccination schedule to help prevent the illness.
According to whooping cough statistics, a total of 25,827 cases of the illness were reported in 2004. This eMedTV article offers statistics on whooping cough in the pre-vaccine and post-vaccine eras.
With whooping cough, symptoms range from those seen with a cold or flu to severe episodes of coughing. This eMedTV segment explores the three general stages of symptoms associated with whooping cough and defines the incubation period for the illness.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, whooping cough treatment usually involves antibiotics along with supportive care to relieve symptoms of the illness. This article takes a detailed look at aspects of treating whooping cough.