Tag: sexually transmitted infections
Syphilis, Congenital
Syphilis, Congenital: Definition and Description of Syphilis, Congenital: Congenital syphilis is a severe infectious disease that occurs when a mother passes the syphilis bacterium, Treponema pallidum, to her baby during pregnancy or childbirth. This condition can lead to a range of health issues for the newborn, including developmental delays, deformities, and in severe cases, stillbirth.…
Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome
Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome Definition and Description of Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by inflammation of the liver capsule, associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It is often caused by infection from sexually transmitted organisms such as Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The syndrome results in…