Hepatitis E is a form of liver inflammation caused by a virus. It is atypical of Europe and occurs primarily in Asia, Central and South America, and northeastern and northern Africa. What is hepatitis E? Hepatitis E is an acute inflammation of the liver. The causative agent is the hepatitis E virus. It attacks liver … Hepatitis E: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Not every woman who comes to pregnancy counseling at the gynecologist’s office or to give birth asks this question aloud. But unspoken, it is as much on the tongue of every expectant mother as the question of whether it will be a boy or a girl. The concern about the well-being of the coming child … Miscarriage and Premature Birth: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Newborn screening is a series of scheduled examinations of newborn babies to rule out congenital metabolic and hormonal disorders and to detect abnormalities in the infant early. Newborn screening is organized nationally and is usually started immediately after birth at the maternity hospital while the mother and baby are still on the ward. What is … Newborn Screening: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Dopamine-β-hydroxylase deficiency represents a very rare hereditary disorder characterized by the absence of norepinephrine and epinephrine in the blood. The concentration of dopamine is increased. As a result, the body can no longer adapt to external stressful situations and stress. What is dopamine-β-hydroxylase deficiency? In addition to an increased concentration of dopamine, a dopamine-β-hydroxylase deficiency … Dopamine-β-hydroxylase Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Trichomonas vaginalis belongs to the protozoan family and is the causative agent of trichomoniasis. Women and men can become infected with trichomonas through unprotected sexual intercourse. What is trichomonas vaginalis? Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasite. This means that the small organism uses humans as hosts, feeds on them, and colonizes them for reproductive purposes. Trichomonas … Trichomonas Vaginalis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
