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Overview Trachoma is a bacterial eye infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. This highly contagious disease spreads through direct contact with infected eyes, eyelids, and secretions from…

Overview Chondrosarcoma is a rare cancer that typically begins in bone tissue but may also develop in soft tissues near bones. This cancer most commonly affects…

Overview Bird flu, or avian influenza, results from influenza type A virus infections in birds. The severity varies widely—some birds show no symptoms, while others become…

Overview Entropion occurs when an eyelid turns inward, causing eyelashes and skin to rub against the eye surface. This condition creates irritation and discomfort for those…

Overview Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are uncommon cancers that form in the pancreas. The pancreas is a flat organ behind the stomach that makes digestive enzymes and…

Overview Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is a rare condition where one or more ulcers form in the rectum. This disorder typically affects people who struggle with…

Overview Nonmelanoma skin cancer includes all skin cancers that are not melanoma. The two most common types are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which…

Overview Bladder exstrophy is a rare birth defect where a baby’s bladder forms outside the abdomen during pregnancy. In this condition, the exposed bladder cannot properly…

Overview Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder. It causes fatty substances called sulfatides to build up in cells throughout the nervous system. This accumulation happens…

Overview Encopresis is a condition where a person repeatedly passes stool into their clothing, usually without meaning to. This typically happens when hardened stool builds up…