AIDS is the last stage in a progression of diseases resulting from a viral infection known as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV or AIDS virus). The diseases include a number of unusual and severe infections, cancers and debilitating illnesses, resulting in severe weight loss or wasting away, and diseases affecting the brain and
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Dermatophytosis (also known as ringworm or tinea) is a superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair or nails.This group of superficial fungal... Read more »
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Metronidazole is an antiprotozoal drug with antibacterial effects. It is often given orally.Metronidazole belongs to the family of medicines called... Read more »
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Rabies is a disease (caused by the rabies virus) primarily of animals, including both wild and domestic animals and human beings.Although people... Read more »
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