Dr. Sangamithra's Profile
MBBS
Dr. Sangamithra has authored health and medical related articles for the Medindia website.
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![Skin Cancer](https://www.medindia.net/images/patientinfo/120x100/skin-cancer.jpg)
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells. It can develop due to a continuous exposure to sun over the years.
![Radiotherapy](https://www.medindia.net/images/patientinfo/120x100/health-symbol-new.jpg)
Radiotherapy
A detailed account of radiation, its mode of action, side effects and dosage in the treatment of cancer.
![Trypanosomiasis](https://www.medindia.net/images/patientinfo/120x100/Sleeping-sickness.jpg)
Trypanosomiasis
Sleeping sickness or Trypanosomiasis is a vector-borne parasitic disease which can trigger life-threatening complications in the absence of treatment
![AIDS/HIV - Common Opportunistic Infections](https://www.medindia.net/images/patientinfo/120x100/aids-hiv-common-opportunistic-infections.jpg)
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
![Leprosy](https://www.medindia.net/images/patientinfo/120x100/leprosy.jpg)
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.