Myocarditis after a viral infection occurs primarily because the virus infects the heart muscle cells and triggers an inflammatory response. When a virus enters the body, it can travel through the bloodstream and reach the heart. Once there, the virus…
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare but serious heart condition that affects women during the last month of pregnancy or within the first five months after giving birth. It involves the weakening of the heart muscle, specifically the left ventricle,…
Takotsubo syndrome, often called stress cardiomyopathy or Broken Heart syndrome, is a sudden and temporary heart condition where the left ventricle—the main pumping chamber of the heart—weakens and changes shape. This condition mimics a heart attack but without the typical…
Still’s disease, also known as systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children or Adult-Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) in adults, is a rare inflammatory disorder characterized by high fevers, rash, joint pain, and systemic inflammation. Treating Still’s disease involves managing symptoms and…
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a complex condition that causes persistent joint inflammation in children, and understanding what causes it involves looking at a combination of genetic, immune system, and environmental factors. It is not caused by a single event…
Rheumatic heart disease in children is a serious condition that can arise from rheumatic fever, which often follows a streptococcal infection. This disease can significantly affect a child’s heart health, leading to complications such as inflammation of the heart valves.…
Sydenham’s chorea is caused primarily by an autoimmune reaction that follows an infection with a specific type of bacteria called group A streptococcus. This bacterium is the same one responsible for strep throat and certain skin infections. When a person,…
Bejel disease, also known as endemic syphilis, is a chronic infection caused by the bacterium *Treponema endemicum*, closely related to the agent of venereal syphilis. It primarily affects children in arid regions such as parts of the Middle East and…
Pinta disease is caused by infection with a specific type of bacterium called *Treponema carateum*, which belongs to the same family of bacteria that cause other related diseases like yaws and syphilis. Unlike syphilis, which is primarily transmitted through sexual…
Yaws disease is a chronic infection caused by the bacterium *Treponema pertenue*, which primarily affects the skin, bones, and cartilage. It is most common in warm, humid tropical regions and mainly affects children. The symptoms of yaws develop in stages,…