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Tension Pneumothorax: A Medical Emergency

Introduction Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition characterized by the progressive accumulation of air in the pleural space under pressure, leading to collapse of the affected lung and compression of intrathoracic structures. It is a form of pneumothorax that results…

Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Comprehensive Overview

Abstract Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the axial skeleton, leading to pain, stiffness, and progressive spinal fusion. Strongly associated with the HLA-B27 gene, AS is a subtype of spondyloarthropathies and has systemic manifestations…

Lyme Disease: A Comprehensive Overview

IntroductionLyme disease is a multisystem infectious disease caused primarily by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (commonly known as deer ticks). First recognized in Lyme, Connecticut, in the 1970s, it is now…

Mpox (Monkeypox): A Re-emerging Zoonotic Threat

Abstract Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), an orthopoxvirus related to smallpox. First identified in 1958 and seen in humans in 1970, mpox remained endemic in Central and West Africa…

Bell’s Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

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…

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