Megaloblastic anemia

Category: Pathology

It is the type of macrocytic anemia that is caused due to deficiency of vitamin B12 or folic acid. It is characterized by nuclear cytoplasmic asynchrony, where...

Dermatophytosis (ring worm)

Category: MicrobiologyMycology

Dermatophytosis or tinea or ringworm is the most common superficial fungal infection caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. They can infect the...

Down syndrome

Category: Genetic and pediatric disordersPathology

It is a chromosomal disorder arising due to trisomy 21. A normal human cell contains 46 chromosomes that are arranged in pairs. In down syndrome there is an...

Giardia Lamblia

Category: MicrobiologyParasitology

Giardia Lamblia also known as Giardia intestinalis or Giardia duodenalis is an intestinal flagellate protozoan. It causes ‘Giardiasis’. The two...

Anti platelet drugs

Category: BloodPharmacology

Anti platelet drugs prevent platelet aggregation. They are also known as anti thrombotic drugs as they prevent the formation of platelet rich thrombus. They...