Lymphatic System
Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis is an infectious illness that’s usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It’s also called mono or the kissing disease. You can get the virus through kissing as well as things like sharing drinks or silverware.
Posted August 30, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Castleman Disease
Castleman disease, or Castleman syndrome, refers to a group of rare disorders involving an overgrowth of cells in the body’s lymphatic system.
Posted August 30, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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Lymphatic Filariasis
Filariasis is an infectious disease that spreads through mosquito bites. Some people have no symptoms. Others may have inflammation, swelling or fever. Filariasis can lead to lymphedema (fluid retention) or hydrocele (swelling in the scrotum).
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an infection of your tonsils, two masses of tissue at the back of your throat. Your tonsils act as filters, trapping germs that could otherwise enter your airways and cause infection.
Posted August 30, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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Tonsilloliths
Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are hard, sometimes painful bits of bacteria and debris that get stuck in nooks on your tonsils.
Posted August 30, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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