Dr. Sangamithra's Profile

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Dr. Sangamithra has authored health and medical related articles for the Medindia website.

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Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells. It can develop due to a continuous exposure to sun over the years.

Cancer
Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy

A detailed account of radiation, its mode of action, side effects and dosage in the treatment of cancer.

Procedures
Trypanosomiasis

Trypanosomiasis

Sleeping sickness or Trypanosomiasis is a vector-borne parasitic disease which can trigger life-threatening complications in the absence of treatment

Disease & Condition
AIDS/HIV - Common Opportunistic Infections

AIDS/HIV - Common Opportunistic Infections

Kaposi sarcoma develops below the skin surfaces or in mucous membranes of mouth, nose or anus and appears as lumps

Disease & Condition
Leprosy

Leprosy

Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affects any organ like skin, eyes, mucosa, periphery nerves or any other organ. It can cause irreversible disfigurement of the extremities and nerve damage.

Disease & Condition