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Dr. Nithin Jayan's Profile
MBBS, DNB
Dr. Nithin Jayan has an MBBS degree and is currently pursuing an MD in Anaesthesia from Lake Shore Hospital, Kochi. He is an aspiring writer, singer and an active blogger. He reviews and edits articles and also contributes special and in-depth reports on a variety of health topics.
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Q Fever
Q Fever takes its origin from word “query” and is caused by bacteria Coxiella burnetii that infects some animals and is passed on to humans due to inhalation of infected air particles.
Hookworm Infection
Hookworm infection, a parasitic intestinal infection is more prevalent in places with poor sanitation and hygiene as the hookworms spread through contaminated soil.
Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome
Zollinger–Ellison syndrome presents with ulcers that are not responsive to treatment.
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a bilateral condition affecting both the eyes. Usually one eye is more severely affected than the other. Both males and females are equally affected.
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection which can happen anywhere along the urinary tract.
