Dr. Karishma Krishna Kurup's Profile
M.B.B.S, D.P.H
Dr Karishma, is a public health professional hailing from Kerala. She completed her MBBS from JMMC RI, Thrissur in 2012 and went on to work for 2 years before pursuing DPH in Govt Medical College,Trivandrum. Karishma is presently pursuing her MPH at the National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), view more..
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Astrocytoma
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Test Your Knowledge on Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a contagious viral infection commonly seen in the younger age group. This quiz looks into the common doubts that arise with regards to the disease.
Relapsing Fever
An introduction to the types, causes, signs and symptoms of Relapsing fever with complications and treatment modalities.
Epiglottitis
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Test Your Knowledge on Dysphagia
Dysphagia is a condition that means difficulty in swallowing.Test your knowledge by taking a quiz on dysphagia that includes causes, risk factors, symptoms, treatment and prevention.