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Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome Type 1 (APS-1)

Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1 (APS-1)—also known as autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED)—is a rare, inherited immune-system disease caused by harmful changes in the AIRE gene. Because...

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Painful Bruising Syndrome

Painful bruising syndrome is a very rare condition where tender, burning or stinging skin patches suddenly appear and then turn into bruises (purpura) within about a...

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Paraneoplastic Overlap Syndromes

Paraneoplastic overlap syndromes are a group of conditions in which a hidden or established cancer triggers symptoms and signs in body systems distant from the tumor...

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Latent Tuberculosis

Latent Tuberculosis (TB) is a sneaky condition that can live in your body without making you sick. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need...

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Primary Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Primary pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs. It’s caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is typically spread through...

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Treatments for Miliary Tuberculosis

Miliary tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can affect various organs in the body and can be life-threatening...

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Tuberculous Abscess

Tuberculous abscess is a serious condition caused by tuberculosis bacteria. It leads to the formation of abscesses (pockets of pus) in various parts of the body....

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Cerebral Tuberculous Granuloma

Cerebral Tuberculous Granuloma is a condition where small lumps (granulomas) develop in the brain due to tuberculosis infection. Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria that...

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Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a condition that affects many parts of the body, causing small lumps called granulomas to form. These granulomas can appear in various organs, such...

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Fungus Granulomas

Fungus granulomas are clusters of immune cells that form in response to a fungal infection. They can occur in various parts of the body, including the...

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Tuberculous Granulomas

Tuberculous granulomas are small lumps that form in the body in response to tuberculosis (TB) infection. These granulomas are clusters of immune cells that try to...

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