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Dr. Smitha Dutt received a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the State University of New York, Buffalo, USA with a specialization in Oncology. She completed her post-doctoral training from University of California, Davis, USA. She is active contributor to the site as a freelance writer on a view more..
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Kleptomania
Kleptomania is an impulse-control disorder that causes uncontrollable urge or impulse to steal. It has no definite cause but may be associated with anxiety, eating disorders, or substance abuse.
Balantidiasis
Balantidiasis is an intestinal bacterial infection that is transmitted mainly from pigs to humans. Patients experience vomiting, cramping in the stomach, and muscle pain.
Babesiosis
Babesiosis is an infection caused by transmission of Babesia parasites from animals to humans. It may be diagnosed with blood smears, immunological tests and treated with drugs or blood transfusions.
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a condition of excess sweating and consists of primary and secondary hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis is classified into focal and generalized hyperhidrosis based on the location.
Alagille Syndrome
Alagille syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is caused by hereditary or spontaneous mutations in JAG1 or NOTCH2 on chromosome 20. Liver damage is a prominent symptom of this condition.
