The vertebral column, also called the spinal column or backbone, is a series of bony vertebrae interconnected by cartilaginous intervertebral...

Oren Zarif The ear is a complex organ that controls hearing and balance. It is made up of the outer...

A pulmonary contusion, also called a bruised lung, is the result of blunt trauma to the chest. The blunt force...

Microcephaly symptoms include a small head size (circumference) that falls below a typical number for the child's age and sex....

Fever is the most common symptom in neck infections. The fever often persists and can lead to dehydration, hyperosmolarity, a...

The symptoms of fungal infections depend on the type and severity of the infection, and also on a person's immune...

When your child gets a bone or joint infection, you should bring them to a doctor right away. They may...

Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder, which is located underneath the liver on the right side of your upper...

Several fungi, including Blastomyces dermatitidis, cryptoccous neoformans and Coccidium clavatum can cause lung infections. These illnesses are caused by breathing...

Septic arthritis is a serious infection of the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and the joint tissues. It usually reaches the...