Dermatology - Plaque The word "plaque" is the French equivalent of the English word "plate." Plaques are created when papules merge together to produce bigger, typically flat-topped, well-defined elevations on the skin surface. Plaques cover a relative

Dermatology - Nodule ​The term "nodule" is derived from the Latin word "nodulus," which means a little knot. A nodule is a firm, circular, or oval-shaped abnormality that is bigger than a papule. Palpable nodules may be present, affecting the epidermis,

​Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Taeniasis (Beef Tapeworm )

Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Diphyllobothriasis ( Diphyllobothrium latum) Diphyllobothrium latum is a type of cestode, which is a segmented flatworm. It is commonly known as the broad fish tapeworm. The strobila consists of one or many hermaphro

Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Echinococcosis / Hydatid Cyst Disease ( Echinococcus granulosus)  Hydatid cyst disease, also known as echinococcosis A cestode, or segmented flatworm, is Echinococcus granulosus. A scolex and three proglottids make i

Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Cestode induced Diarrhea ( Hymenolepis nana)  Cestode-induced Diarrhea is caused by Hymenolepis nana, a type of segmented flatworm known as a dwarf tapeworm. This tapeworm is the tiniest among adult tapeworms. The co

Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Schistosomiasis ( Schistosoma mansoni)  Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease. Schistosoma mansoni is a nonsegmented flatworm or fluke belonging to the Trematode class which causes schistosomiasis. There are three

Kembara Xtra – Dermatology 1) Dermatology - Macule The term "macule" is derived from the Latin word for "spot." A skin eruption characterized by flat, discolored patches is referred to as a macular exanthem. A macule is a defined region on the skin th

Dermatology - Papule A papule is a medical term derived from Latin that refers to a small, raised skin lesion, commonly known as a pimple. A skin eruption characterized by little raised lesions is referred to as a papular exanthem. Papular exanthems can

Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Toxocariasis / Visceral Larva Migrans (Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati ) Toxocariasis, also known as Visceral Larva Migrans Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati are both species of Nematode, which are a type of roundwo