Sorivudine is a medical drug that was developed in Japan to treat herpes. Sorivudine was marketed under the trade name Usevir and has been unavailable since a drug scandal killed several people in Japan. It did not even receive approval in Europe, so the drug did not have to be withdrawn from the market. What … Sorivudine: Effects, Uses & Risks
European sleeping sickness is the name given to an inflammation in the brain that can be accompanied by sudden severe loss of consciousness and neurological deficits. Affected individuals fall uncontrollably into a deep sleep and are often unresponsive afterward. Many find themselves in complete physical and mental torpor. Headaches, nausea and fever often follow. The … European Sleeping Sickness: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Fascins represent small and extremely compact protein molecules that interact with actin filaments. In doing so, they bundle the actin chains, preventing their further cross-linking. Fascins further serve as markers in cancer diagnosis. What is fascin? Fascins are proteins that regulate the activity of actin filaments. Their role is to package actin filaments so that … Fascin: Function & Diseases
After infection with oncoviruses, the risk of developing certain forms of cancer increases. Such cancer-causing viruses are the cause of disease in about 10% to 20% of all cancers. Many oncoviruses are well known and well described to science. What are oncoviruses? Viruses are infectious particles that reproduce and are subject to the rules of … Oncoviruses: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Valaciclovir is one of the most commonly used agents to combat herpes simplex virus infection and shingles. The drug is incorporated into numerous preparations, is a prodrug, and is considered a virostatic agent. What is valaciclovir? Valaciclovir is a prodrug of aciclovir used in the therapy of herpes infections and shingles. The term prodrug is … Valaciclovir: Effects, Uses & Risks
The term malignant lymphoma refers to a malignant swelling of the lymphoid organs or lymph nodes. Predominantly, it is the so-called non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The cause of the development of such malignant lymphoma is unknown; the prognosis depends on the stage of the disease, the age and the health status of the patient. What is malignant … Malignant Lymphoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms Oral mucositis manifests as redness, swelling, pain, a burning sensation, aphthae, a white to yellowish coating, sores, ulceration, bleeding, and bad breath, among other symptoms. The tongue and gums may also be affected. The discomfort may increase in association with eating. Sores can be so painful that food intake is limited, which can lead … Oral Mucositis
A rhabdomyosarcoma belongs to the group of soft tissue tumors; rhabdomyosarcomas arise from degenerated or not fully mature cells of the muscle or connective tissue. Almost exclusively children are affected by rhabdomyosarcoma; 87% of all patients are younger than 15 years. Boys are affected slightly more often than girls. What is rhabdomyosarcoma? A rhabdomyosarcoma develops … Rhabdomyosarcoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms A typical strep throat starts suddenly with sore throat and swallowing pain and an inflammation of the throat. The tonsils are inflamed, red, swollen, and coated. Further, fever occurs while cough is absent. The cervical lymph nodes are painfully enlarged. Possible accompanying symptoms include headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, chills, a scarlet-like rash, nausea, … Streptococcal Angina
Biliary atresia is the narrowing of the bile ducts that occurs during development in the womb. Causes of such are largely unknown, though links to certain viral diseases have been identified through research. Disease is manifested by prolonged jaundice after birth, colorless stools, brown-colored urine, an enlarged liver and later spleen enlargement, water retention and … Biliary Atresia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms Sore throat manifests as an inflamed and irritated throat lining and pain when swallowing or at rest. The palatine tonsils may also be inflamed, swollen, and coated. Possible accompanying symptoms include mucus production, cough, hoarseness, fever, headache, runny nose, eye irritation, feeling sick, and fatigue. Causes The most common cause of sore throat is … Sore Throat
Burkitt’s lymphoma, as a form of cancer, is a relatively fast-growing lymph node enlargement. Early treatment of the disease can help cure Burkitt’s lymphoma completely. What is Burkitt’s lymphoma? Burkitt’s lymphoma is a very malignant type of tumor. It is one of the fastest growing cancers in humans. Burkitt lymphoma is a cancer named after … Burkitts Lymphoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
