Abstract Bell’s Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS) are two distinct causes of peripheral facial nerve palsy. While both affect the facial nerve and result in facial weakness, their etiology, clinical presentation, and management differ significantly. This article provides a…
Introduction Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the most common enzymatic disorder of red blood cells (RBCs) worldwide, affecting over 400 million people. It is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner and is particularly prevalent in malaria-endemic regions. While many individuals…
Introduction Infant botulism is a rare but potentially life-threatening neuromuscular disorder that occurs in infants, typically under one year of age. It is caused by neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic, spore-forming gram-positive bacillus. Unlike foodborne botulism in adults,…
