Infectious Mononucleosis and Epstein Barr virus Infectious mononucleosis is a clinical syndrome that present with pharyngitis, cervical lymphadenopathy, fever and lymphocytosis. It is also known as glandular fever. It is most commonly caused by Epstein-Barr virus but other infections such as HIV-1 primary infection, cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasmosis and human herpes virus

What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a systemic bacterial infection predominately found in tropical regions and flooded areas. It is the most common zoonotic disease. The organism persists in the convoluted tubules of the kidney and are shed into urine in massive numbers. Leptospirosis treatment, signs and symptoms, and diagnosis have

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a common inflammatory condition of joints in old age. Its signs and symptoms along with management have been explained below. Signs and symptoms The patients of osteoarthritis presents with asymmetrical joint pain. The most commonly involved joint is knee joint. Hip joint and spines are also involved

Reactive Arthritis Reactive arthritis is an inflammatory condition of joints triggered by bacterial infection outside the joints. Most commonly involved infections are gastrointestinal tract infection and sexually transmitted diseases. Its signs and symptoms along with investigation and management have been illustrated below in detail. Signs and symptoms The patients usually

Rheumatoid arthritis RA is a common inflammatory condition of joints. It is more common in females than in male as per estimate female to male ratio is 3:1. The prevalence of RA in Europe Is approximately 0.8-1% in Europe whereas it is least found in South-east Asia. The highest numbers

What is Gout? It is a painful condition of the joint owing to the deposition of monosodium urate crystals. It is the most common cause of inflammatory joint disorders. About 2 to 5% population is afflicted by gout and males are predominant victim of it. There is 5:1 male to