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Progeria : Aging starts in Childhood

Progeria : Aging starts in Childhood

Alternative names
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS)
Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome
Progeria Syndrome
Definition
Progeria is a rare and fatal congenital disorder marked by physical symptoms resembling that of aging but having early onset in childhood. The word “Progeria” is derived from the Greek word “Progerus” meaning “prematurely old”. It has a reported incidence of about 1 in 4 – 8 million newborns. It affects both sexes equally …

Anencephaly : A severe Birth defect

Anencephaly : A severe Birth defect

Anencephaly- Clinical features, pregnancy diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

Spina Bifida and anencephaly are most common Neural Tube Defect ( NTD) followed by encephalocele.  Anencephaly is a severe form of NTD, with 100% mortality. The baby is either born dead or is unfit for survival.
Anencephaly is a congenital birth defect (from the Latin congenitus, “born with”)
Incidence Of Anencephaly: …

Exanthematous Illness, Rashes and their causes

Exanthematous Illness, Rashes and their causes

Exanthematous Illness

Exanthems – eruption of skin accompanied by inflammation.
Enanthems – eruption of mucous membrane.

Maculopapular rashes :

Measles
Rubella
Erythema Infectiosum
Roseola
Coxsackie
Echo virus
CMV and HBV
Erythema Multiforme due to Herpes virus, EBV, Adeno virus, Chlamydia, Salmonella, Mycobacteria, Histoplasma, Coccidiosis

Nodular rashes :

Fungal disease
Atypical Mycobacteria
Pseudomonas infection
Erythema Nodosum – Streptococcus, Mycobacteria, Yersinia, HCV, Sarcoidosis, Drugs and IBD

Diffuse erythematous with peeling or desquamation :

Scarlet fever
Toxic shock …

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